Also Earl of Stafford

1st Battle of St. Alban's, 22nd May 1455

Humphrey, 1st Duke of Buckingham, commander-in-chief of the Lancastrian forces for Henry VI. Fought with his son, Humphrey Earl of Stafford, was wounded defending the King but both were spared after being defeated.


Ludford Bridge

Humphrey, Duke of Buckingham also fought here in support of the King.

The Battle of Northampton, 10th July 1460

Humphrey, Duke of Buckingham commanding the Lancastrian force in a defensive position with it's back to the river Nene. Due to the betrayal of Lord Grey the Yorkist's are victorious and the Duke is killed defending the king.
Humphrey Stafford, future Yorkist Earl of Devon and part of the Southwick branch was apparently present on the side of the Yorkists.
Also some conjecture as to the presence of a one John Stafford, who is recorded as slaying one Sir William Lucy after the Battle.