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Henry Tudor Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Tudor through 6 dated historical records for England.

Henry Tudor, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1484–1511Years on this page

1484

Exile of Henry Tudor

King · France · House / House of Tudor

Henry Tudor gathers support in France after avoiding attempts to return him to Richard III's control.

Role range: 1485-1509

1485

Landing at Milford Haven

Earl · Lancastrian Claimant · Mill Bay · House / House of Tudor

Henry Tudor lands in west Wales with an invasion force raised in exile and begins the campaign that will challenge Richard III for the English crown.

Role range: 1457-1509 – 1485-1509

Battle of Bosworth Field

King · King of England · Bosworth Field · House / House of Tudor

Henry defeats Richard III at Bosworth Field after invading England from exile, securing the throne and establishing the Tudor dynasty.

Role range: 1457-1509 – 1485-1509

March through Wales

Earl · Lancastrian Claimant · Wales · House / House of Tudor

Henry advances through Wales toward the Midlands, gathering Welsh supporters and English defectors as his invading army moves to confront Richard III.

Role range: 1457-1509 – 1485-1509

1486

Stafford Sanctuary Arrest

King · King of England · Abingdon · House / House of Tudor

Henry VII orders Humphrey Stafford removed from sanctuary after the rebellion, asserting royal authority over a fugitive accused of armed treason.

Role range: 1485-1509

1511

Death of Prince Henry

Prince · Greenwich · House / House of Tudor

Prince Henry dies weeks after celebrations for his birth.

Role range: 1511-1511

Records, sources and methodology

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