William Hungerford

William Hungerford

Born ABT 1431
Died BEF 1477
Parents Robert Hungerford (Father) Family
Margaret Botreaux (Mother) Family
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Henry VI
  • Birth
    1431
    Born
  • Age c. 22
    17 Jul 1453
    Hundred Years' War ends
    Battle of Castillon; England loses almost all its French lands.
  • Age c. 24
    1455–1487
    Wars of the Roses begin
    First Battle of St Albans.
  • Age c. 28
    18 May 1459
    Father Robert died
  • Age c. 30
    4 Mar 1461
    Accession of Edward IV
    Reigned 1461–1483
  • Age c. 30
    29 Mar 1461
    Battle of Towton
  • Age c. 40
    4 May 1471
    Battle of Tewkesbury
  • Age c. 45
    1476
    William Caxton sets up the first English printing press
    At Westminster.
  • Age c. 46
    1477
    Died