Alliance Writes a letter appealing to the Northern Nobles to and him in London
Writes a letter appealing to the Northern Nobles to join forces with him in London
Role range: 1483-1485
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Richard III Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Richard III through 90 dated historical records for England.
Richard III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
90Distinct records
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1483–1485Years on this page
1483
Arrest of Thomas Rotherham
Has Rotherham arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Role range: 1483-1485
Arrest of Thomas Stanley and John Morton
Has Stanley arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Morton arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Role range: 1483-1485
Execution
Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Role range: 1483-1485
Treason
Has Rotherham arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Role range: 1483-1485
Treason
Has Stanley arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Morton arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Role range: 1483-1485
Arrest of Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York
Forces Elizabeth Woodville to surrender the Duke of York
Role range: 1483-1485
Arrest of Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York
Has Edward Vs brother Richard Duke of York moved from the sanctuary of Westminster
Role range: 1483-1485
Death of Richard III
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Role range: 1483-1485
Execution
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Role range: 1483-1485
Succession
Parliament petitions Richard to accept the crown. All of Elizabeth's children by Edward, including King Edward V, are declared illegitimate, and her brother-in-law, Richard III, accepts the crown
Role range: 1483-1485
Treason
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Role range: 1483-1485
Protector
The Lords & Commons assemble in Parliament & ratify the Protectorate
Role range: 1483-1485
Succession
11th child & Eighth youngest son of Richard Plantagenet & Lady Cicely Nevill
Role range: 1483-1485
Succession
A deputation led by Buckingham with Parliaments petition ask Richard to become King
Role range: 1483-1485
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster by Cardinal Bourchier
Role range: 1483-1485
Death of Richard III
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
Role range: 1483-1485
Execution
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
Role range: 1483-1485
Marriage
Marries Anne Nevill
Role range: 1483-1485
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. On Edward IVs death becomes Lord high protector of the realm for his nephew Edward V
Role range: 1483-1485
Arrest of Thomas Vaughan
Richard III arrests Edward Vs Chamberlain Thomas Vaughan
Role range: 1483-1485
Siege of Nottingham
Marches on Nottingham
Role range: 1483-1485
Succession
Appointed Protector for his nephew Edward V
Role range: 1483-1485
Rule of Carlisle
Rewarded with Carlisle
Role range: 1483-1485
Rule of Cumberland
Rewarded with the King's properties in the county of Cumberland
Role range: 1483-1485
Warden
Appointed Warden of the West Marshes
Role range: 1483-1485
1484
Death of Richard III
Death of Edward Prince of Wales, Richard's only son & heir
Role range: 1483-1485
Rebellion of Rebels in Brittany
Without an heir & a wife who cannot have children support rallies to Henry Tudor
Role range: 1483-1485
Peace
A 3-year truce follows the marriage of Richard's niece Anne de la Pole & James III's son
Role range: 1483-1485
Treaty of Friendship
Avoids war on 2 fronts with Scotland & the Lancastrian invasion force of Henry Tudor
Role range: 1483-1485
Exile of Richard III
Henry Tudor escapes to Paris
Role range: 1483-1485
Invasion of England
The Lancastrian heir, Henry Tudor, makes attemptts to land in Dorset & Devon
Role range: 1483-1485
Invasion of England
Executes or pardons those who had been involved in Henry Tudor's invasion attemptts
Role range: 1483-1485
Kidnap
Henry Tudor is warned of a kidnap attempt by supporters of Richard III
Role range: 1483-1485
Northern Council
Sets up a Northern Council at Sandal under his nephew John de la Pole
Role range: 1483-1485
1485
Death of Richard III
Richard IIIs Queen dies a year after the death of their only son Edward
Role range: 1483-1485
Invasion of England
Henry Tudor lands at Milford Haven
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1483-1485
Mobilization
Musters his Army at Nottingham Market Place
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1483-1485
Mobilization
Greeted by the people of Leicester, rests overnight at the Blue Boar
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1483-1485
Mobilization
Arrives at Elmesthorpe, 9 miles from Leicester
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1483-1485
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.