Apr 4 University of Basel founded in Swiss Confederacy (now Switzerland) May 9 Courtyard of the episcopal palace in Atrecht (akak Arras) has witch burnings Victory in Battle Jul 10 Wars of the Roses: Richard of York defeats King Henry VI at the Battle of Northampton, Henry VI is captured King of England and Lord of Ireland Henry VI of England Dec 30 Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield (Northern England), Duke of York killed and his forces soundly defeated by forces for King Henry VI 1459 Historical Events by Year 1461
