Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland

Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland, (25 July, 1421 – 29 March, 1461) was the son of Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland and Lady Eleanor Neville, daughter of Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland and his second wife Joan Beaufort.

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25 July - 1421 - 29 March - 1461 - Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland - Lady Eleanor Neville - Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland - Joan Beaufort

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His maternal uncles included Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury. His maternal aunts included Cecily Neville. Percy was first cousin to (among others) Edward IV of England, Margaret of Burgundy, George, Duke of Clarence and Richard III of England. He was thus closely related to the House of York.

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Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury - Cecily Neville - Edward IV of England - Margaret of Burgundy - George, Duke of Clarence - Richard III of England - House of York

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Percy however followed his father in swearing allegiance to the House of Lancaster. On December 30, 1460, Percy is known to have fought on the Lancastrian side at the Battle of Wakefield. He commanded the Lancastrian van at the Battle of Towton, where he was killed.

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House of Lancaster - December 30 - 1460 - Battle of Wakefield - Battle of Towton

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