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William Stanley Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Stanley, based on 10 World History Database records associated with England.

10 records1485–14957 events3 places

Chronological biography

1485

Invasion of England1485
Warfare / Wars of the Roses · London

Allows Henry Tudor passage across north Wales

Lord Chamberlain1485
Government / Government of England · Lord Chamberlain

Appointed Lord Chamberlain

Mobilization20 August 1485
Warfare / Wars of the Roses · Atherstone

Henry VII joins up with Lord Stanley & his brother William Stanley

Battle of Bosworth22 August 1485
Warfare / Wars of the Roses · Bosworth

Supports Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth, allegedly kills Richard III. Stanley changes sides & helps secures Henry VIIs victory & crown

1495

Death of William Stanley10 February 1495
Government / Government of England · Lord Chamberlain

Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy

Execution10 February 1495
House / House of Stanley

Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy

Execution10 February 1495
Warfare / Military

Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy

Treason10 February 1495
Government / Government of England · Lord Chamberlain

Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy

Treason10 February 1495
House / House of Stanley

Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy

Treason10 February 1495
Warfare / Military

Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy

Titles and roles

Lord Chamberlain

Record provenance

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