Battle of Northampton (1264) 1264
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1264 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Barons' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 52.2370, -0.9050 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Northampton took place during the Second Barons' War. The battle was a decisive victory for the royalist forces of King Henry III of England, who took Northampton Castle and captured Simon de Montfort (the Younger), son of Simon de Montfort (the Older).
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