Parliament
Richard III opens his first Parliament and seeks statutory recognition of his title.
Role range: 1483-1485
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Richard Plantagenet Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Plantagenet through 6 dated historical records for England.
Richard Plantagenet, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1484–1484Years on this page
1484
Titulus Regius
Richard III's first Parliament confirms the Titulus Regius, declaring Edward IV's children illegitimate and strengthening Richard's claim.
Role range: 1483-1485
Bail
Parliament under Richard III passes legal reforms later remembered for limiting arbitrary seizure and strengthening bail procedure.
Role range: 1483-1485
Benevolences
Richard III's Parliament condemns forced benevolences, attacking a fiscal practice associated with Edward IV.
Role range: 1483-1485
Council of the North
Richard strengthens northern government through a council based at Sandal and connected with his nephew John de la Pole.
Role range: 1483-1485
Henry Tudor
Richard III pressures Brittany to surrender Henry Tudor, but Henry escapes the threat and moves toward France.
Role range: 1483-1485
Records, sources and methodology
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