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His maternal uncles included Richard Neville, 5th Earl Of Salisbury . His maternal aunts included Cecily Neville . Percy was first cousin to (among others) Edward IV Of England , Margaret Of Burgundy , George, Duke Of Clarence and Richard III Of England . He was thus closely related to the House Of York . Percy however followed his father in swearing allegiance to the House Of Lancaster . On December 30 , 1460 , Percy is known to have fought on the Lancastrian side at the Battle Of Wakefield . He commanded the Lancastrian van at the Battle Of Towton , where he was killed. MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN He was married to Eleanor Poynings , daughter of Richard Poynings, Lord Poynings. They had two children:
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