Death of Edward IV
Edward IV names Richard as the Protector for his son Edward V. Death of Edward IV, from a chill caught during a fishing trip
Historical events in 1483
121 historical records
April 148315 historical events
Succession
Leaves the crown to his 12 yr old son Edward Prince of Wales & names Richard protector
Succession
Leaves the crown to his 12 yr old son Edward. Appoints Richard of York as Protector because of his wifes unpopularity
Coronation
Holds the title until July but is never crowned
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Holds the title until July but is never crowned. Edward IV had appointed Richard of Gloucester as his Protector
Death of Richard III
Edward IV names Richard as the Protector for his son Edward V
Protector
Appointed Protector over the 12 year old Edward V by the late Edward IV
Burial
Buried at St George's Chapel Windsor
Mobilization
Departs from York with a force of 600 to meet Earl Rivers at Northampton
Coronation
Richard III joins Lord Rivers who is escorting Edward V to London to be crowned
Arrest of Anthony Woodville
Rivers is arrested by Richard III on the advice of Buckingham
Arrest of Richard Grey
Richard III arrests Edward Vs half brother Lord Richard Grey
Arrest of Edward V
Richard travels to Stratford & returns with the heir, Edward Prince of Wales
Arrest of Richard Grey
Richard III arrests Edward Vs half brother Lord Richard Grey
Queen Dowager
Following Edward IVs sudden death, possibly from pneumonia, in April 1483, Elizabeth Woodville became Queen Dowager for 63 days as her young son, Edward V became king, with his uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, acting as Lord Protector
May 14837 historical events
Coronation
Richard III enters London with Edward V for his coronation
Coronation
Richard III enters London with Edward V for his coronation
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England
Sanctuary
Elizabeth Woodville refuses to retire as Queen Dowager
Arrest of Edward V
At Buckinghams suggestion Edward is kept in the Tower
Sanctuary
While in sanctuary at Westminster refuses to reitre & become Queen Dowager
Siege of London
Richard enters London with the future Edward V as his captive. Elizabeth seeks sanctuary at Westminster
June 148330 historical events
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
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
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
Execution
Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
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
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
Arrest of Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York
Forces Elizabeth Woodville to surrender the Duke of York
Arrest of Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York
Has Edward Vs brother Richard Duke of York moved from the sanctuary of Westminster
Marriage
Gloucester announces Edward had a contract with Lady Butler, his sons are illegitimate
Succession
Edward V and his siblings were declared illegitimate and Richard ascended the throne as King Richard III
Death of Richard Woodville
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Execution
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Treason
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Abdication
The Bishop of Bath claims Edward V is illegitimate. The Bishop of Bath claims Edward IVs marriage to Elizabeth Woodville is invalid
Abdication
Parliament deposes Edward V
Death of Richard III
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Execution
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
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
Treason
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Protector
The Lords & Commons assemble in Parliament & ratify the Protectorate
Execution
Gloucester now moved to take the throne himself and on 25 June 1483 he had Elizabeth Woodvilles son and brother executed in Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire
Marriage
All of Elizabeth's children by Edward, including King Edward V, are declared illegitimate, and her brother-in-law, Richard III, accepts the crown.
Marriage
Elizabeth loses the title of Queen Mother and is referred to as Dame Elizabeth Grey.
Marriage
Her marriage to Edward is declared null and void by Parliament in the act Titulus Regius on the grounds that Edward had previously promised to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract.
Titulus Regius
Her marriage to Edward is declared null and void by Parliament in the act Titulus Regius on the grounds that Edward had previously promised to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract
Succession
11th child & Eighth youngest son of Richard Plantagenet & Lady Cicely Nevill
Succession
A deputation led by Buckingham with Parliaments petition ask Richard to become King
Parliament
Opens Parliament with a speech supporting Richard IIIs confirmation as Protector
Arrest of Anthony Woodville, Richard Grey and Edward V
Fearing the Woodvilles would attempt to monopolise power, Gloucester quickly moved to take control of Edward V and had Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, and Richard Grey, brother and son to Elizabeth Woodville, arrested. The young King was transferred to the Tower of London to await the coronation
Sanctuary
Seeks sanctuary. Richard accused Elizabeth of plotting to "murder and utterly destroy" him
July 148310 historical events
Coronation
Carries the crown into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
Carries the Sword of State into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
The Queens train was borne by Margaret, Countess of Richmond, whose son would become Henry VII after defeating Richard at the Battle of Bosworth. Anne Neville was crowned alongside her husband by Thomas Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury, in the first joint coronation after 175 years
Coronation
Makes arrangements for the coronation of Richard III
Coronation
Carries Queen Annes train at Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster by Cardinal Bourchier
Succession
In an act of Parliament, the Titulus Regius, Gloucester declared his elder brothers children with Elizabeth Woodville illegitimate on the grounds that his brother had a precontract with the widow Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract that rendered any other marriage contract invalid
Succession
Now referred to as Dame Elizabeth Grey, she and the Duke of Buckingham (a former close ally of Richard III) now allied themselves with Lady Margaret Beaufort and espoused the cause of Margaret Beauforts son Henry Tudor, a great-great-great-grandson of King Edward III.
Succession
To strengthen Henrys claim and unite the two feuding noble houses, Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret Beaufort agreed that the latters son should marry the formers eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York, who upon the death of her brothers became the heiress of the House of York.
Titulus Regius
In an act of Parliament, the Titulus Regius, Gloucester declared his elder brothers children with Elizabeth Woodville illegitimate on the grounds that his brother had a precontract with the widow Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract that rendered any other marriage contract invalid
September 14832 historical events
Treaty of Arras
Burgundys daughter Margaret is pledged to the Dauphin
Treaty of Arras
The acquisition of Burgundy by France is recognized by Maximilian I. Marys widower, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, accepts the Treaty of Arras
October 14833 historical events
Buckinghams Rebellion
A gale ended their dream, and in England, a premature uprising in Kent forewarned Richard that Buckingham had changed sides. Margaret secretly plotted with the Dowager Queen, Elizabeth Woodville, and was almost certainly involved in Buckinghams rebellion
Buckinghams Rebellion
Seven ships from Brittany carrying over 500 Bretton soldiers, Henry Tudor, and many of his supporters were to have simultaneously uprise against Richard III.
Buckinghams Rebellion
The plot revolved around Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, who had become disaffected from Richard III, and had backing from the exiled Henry Tudor (the future king Henry VII) & Margaret Beaufort.
November 14834 historical events
Death of Henry Stafford
Death of Henry Stratford, executed by Henry VIII, the Buckinghmam title is forfeit
Execution
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
Death of Richard III
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
Execution
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
December 14833 historical events
Marriage Pledge to Elizabeth of York
At Rennes, Henry Tudor publicly promises to marry Elizabeth of York if he secures the English crown.
Exile of Henry VII
While in Brittany, Henry Tudor pledges to marry Elizabeth of York, attracting Yorkist opponents of Richard III.
Succession
Henry Tudor agrees to the plan to unite the Houses of York & Lancaster and in December 1483 publicly swore an oath to that effect in the cathedral in Rennes, France
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Earl Marshal
Appointed Earl Marshal of England
Peerage
Created Earl of Nottingham
Peerage
Created Earl Surrey, 1st
Execution
Following Buckinghams execution, his widow, Catherine, marries Jasper Tudor, 1st Duke of Bedford
Succession
Denies the legitamacy of Edward IVs heirs
Arrest of Thomas Stanley
Imprisoned on suspicion of conspiracy
Birth of Stephen Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner is born in Suffolk and later becomes Bishop of Winchester, royal secretary and an influential conservative churchman under the Tudors.
Succession
As Queen Elizabeth's sons, the Princes in the Tower, were presumed murdered, it was agreed that Margarets son, Henry, would be betrothed to Elizabeth of York, the eldest daughter of Elizabeth and Edward IV, thus creating a marriage alliance with potential to attract both Yorkist and Lancastrian support
Death of Anthony Woodville
Execeuted by Richard III without a trial`
Execution
Execeuted by Richard III without a trial`
Exile of Edward Woodville
Escapes to Brittany after a failed attempt by Richard III to have him arrested
Arrest of Edward V
Taken to London after his fathers death by Richard of Gloucester. Edward is kept for the rest of his life in the Tower of London
Assassination of Edward V
The " Princes in the Tower" are killed by Richard III
Marriage
Marries Anne Nevill
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. On Edward IVs death becomes Lord high protector of the realm for his nephew Edward V
Arrest of Vaughan
Richard III arrests Edward Vs Chamberlain Thomas Vaughan
Arrest of Thomas Vaughan
Richard III arrests Edward Vs Chamberlain Thomas Vaughan
Siege of Nottingham
Marches on Nottingham
Succession
Appointed Protector for his nephew Edward V
Rule of Carlisle
Rewarded with Carlisle
Rule of Cumberland
Rewarded with the King's properties in the county of Cumberland
Warden
Appointed Warden of the West Marshes
Marriage
Marries Richard III
Death of Elizabeth Woodville
Death of Richard Duke of York, assasinated, 1 of the 2 "Princes of the Tower"
Birth of Stephen Gardiner
Birth of Stephen Gardiner
Coronation
Crowns Richard III
Lord Admiral
Appointed Lord Admiral of England, Ireland & Aquitaine
Arrest of Henry Stafford
Turned in for a bounty put on his head by Richard III
Invasion of England
Henrys ships run into a storm & return to Brittany, Buckinghams army is troubled by the same storm & deserts. Buckingham raises an army in Wales & starts marching east to support Henry VII
Reballion of Henry Stafford
Raises a force against Richard III but is defeated & executed
Buckingham Rebellion
Rebels opposing Richard III look to Henry Tudor as an alternative claimant during the failed Buckingham rising.
Invasion of England
Buckingham dies in the west country & the invasion fails
Invasion of England
Bad weather scatters Henry Tudor's invasion fleet, leaving only a small part of the force near Poole.
Reballion of Rebels in support of Henry Tudor
The Woodvilles invite Elizabeth Woodvilles son Henry Tudor to support Buckingham. Buckingham leads a rebellion in support of Henry Tudor, a descendent of John of Gaunt
Succession
Edward IV dies; Edward V is deposed and the two young princes later disappear from public view.
Regency
During the minority of Annes brother, Charles VIII, King of France, Peter and Anne hold the regency of France
Succession
Succeeds as King of France
Death of Louis XI
Death of Louis XI
Rule of Burgundy
The acquisition of Burgundy by France is recognized by Maximilian I
Birth of Martin Luther
Birth of Martin Luther, Eisleben, Saxony, the son of a wealthy copper miner
Birth of Khey Ad-Din Barbarossa
Birth of Khey Ad-Din Barbarossa
Attends Richard IIIs coronation
Attends Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
Attends Richard IIIs coronation
Exile of Alexander Stewart
Escapes to England & surrenders Dunbar castle to the English
Trial
Sentenced to death by his brother James III
Inquisition
Takes control of the Spanish Inquisition