John "the Butcher" de Clifford

John "the Butcher" de Clifford

Born 8 APR 1435 , Conisborough Castle
Christening 8 APR 1425
Died 28 MAR 1461 , bef the Battle of Towton by a stray arrow
Parents Thomas de Clifford (Father) Family
Joan de Dacre (Mother) Family
Marriage Margaret Bromflete Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 9th Lord Clifford
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VI
  • Birth
    8 Apr 1435
    Born at Conisborough Castle
  • Age 18
    17 Jul 1453
    Hundred Years' War ends
    Battle of Castillon; England loses almost all its French lands.
  • Age c. 19
    1454
    Son Henry "The Shephard Lord" born
  • Age c. 20
    1455
    Mother Joan died
  • Age 20
    22 May 1455
    Father Thomas died
  • Age 20
    1455–1487
    Wars of the Roses begin
    First Battle of St Albans.
  • Age 25
    4 Mar 1461
    Accession of Edward IV
    Reigned 1461–1483
  • Age 25
    28 Mar 1461
    Died at bef the Battle of Towton by a stray arrow
  • Age 25
    29 Mar 1461
    Battle of Towton