Marriage
Unites the Houses of Lancaster & York. Marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV
Historical events in 1486
45 historical records
January 14864 historical events
Marriage
Henry VII marries Elizabeth of York, uniting the Tudor claim with the senior Yorkist line.
Marriage Unites Tudor and York Claims
Elizabeth of York marries Henry VII, joining the leading Yorkist bloodline to the new Tudor monarchy and strengthening their children's dynastic position.
Marriage
Taken from the Tower of London to marry Henry VII. Parliament itself, on behalf of the people, petitions Henry VII to carry out his promise to marry Elizabeth of York. Marries Henry VII, unites the Houses of Lancaster & York and unites rival Lancastrian & Yorkist factions. Honours a promise made to the Yorkists who defected from Richard III
March 14863 historical events
Chancellor
Appoints a new Chancellor, Bishop Morton of Ely, later Archbishop of Canterbury
Royal Council
John Morton becomes one of Henry VII's most influential councillors and later serves as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Lord Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
April 14863 historical events
Stafford and Lovell Rising
Francis Lovell and the Stafford brothers launch the first armed Yorkist challenge to Henry VII's new regime.
Stafford Rising near Worcester
Humphrey Stafford raises opposition around Worcester while coordinating with Yorkist dissidents who remain hostile to the new Tudor monarchy.
Lovell Rising in Yorkshire
Lovell attempts to revive Yorkist resistance in northern England, but the movement gains insufficient support to threaten Henry VII's government.
May 14863 historical events
Sanctuary Claim Challenged
Henry VII challenges the rebels' attempt to use sanctuary after armed resistance, asserting royal authority over men accused of treason.
Humphrey Stafford Captured
Royal officers remove Humphrey Stafford from sanctuary after judges reject the claim that the church protects him from treason proceedings.
Stafford Brothers Seek Sanctuary
Thomas Stafford accompanies his brother into sanctuary at Culham after royal forces rapidly break up their attempted rising.
July 14862 historical events
Peace
A 3 year truce with Scotland is agreed
Humphrey Stafford Convicted
Stafford is convicted of treason for participating in the failed Yorkist rising against Henry VII.
August 14862 historical events
Elector of Saxony
Succeeds as Elector of Saxony after the death of Ernest.
Succession
Succeeds Ernest as Elector of Saxony.
September 14864 historical events
Birth of Arthur
Birth of Arthur, eldest son of Henry VII
Birth of Prince Arthur
Prince Arthur, Henry VII's eldest son and heir, is born at Winchester.
Birth of Arthur of Brittany
Birth of Arthur of Brittany, eldest son of Henry VII
Birth of Prince Arthur
Elizabeth of York gives birth to Arthur, providing Henry VII with a male heir less than a year after the royal marriage.
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Lord Treasurer
Appointed Lord Treasurer
Sanctuary
The right of sanctuary is restricted & later removed by Henry VIII
First Yorkist Rising Suppressed
Henry VII suppresses the Stafford and Lovell rising quickly, demonstrating that scattered Yorkist resistance lacks the strength for a sustained national rebellion.
Northern Royal Progress
Henry tours northern England to display royal authority and secure obedience in regions formerly associated with Richard III.
Stafford Sanctuary Arrest
Henry VII orders Humphrey Stafford removed from sanctuary after the rebellion, asserting royal authority over a fugitive accused of armed treason.
Assumes Earl of Warwick Identity
Lambert Simnel is trained to present himself as Edward, Earl of Warwick, giving Yorkist opponents of Henry VII a living figurehead for a dynastic challenge.
Lambert Simnel Impersonation Scheme
Symonds trains Lambert Simnel to impersonate Edward, Earl of Warwick, creating a figure around whom Yorkist opponents of Henry VII can rally.
Stafford Rebellion
Humphrey Stafford joins a Yorkist rising against Henry VII, attempting to exploit continuing opposition to the new Tudor monarchy in the West Midlands.
Stafford Rebellion
Thomas Stafford supports his brother Humphrey in a short-lived Yorkist revolt that collapses before it can develop into a wider challenge to Henry VII.
Lovell Escapes Tudor Pursuit
Lovell avoids capture after the revolt collapses and continues plotting against Henry VII from outside effective royal control.
Marriage
Henry VII comes to the throne & marries Woodvilles eldest daughter & the Queen is reinstated
Marriage
Marries Henry VII. Elizabeth Woodvilles marriage to Edward IV is declared to have been valid, and thus their children are legitimised (because Henry wanted his wife to be the Yorkist heir to the throne, to cement his hold on. Elizabeth is accorded the title of Queen Dowager
Restoration
Henry VII comes to the throne & marries Woodvilles eldest daughter & the Queen is reinstated
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Ely
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Worcester
Humphrey Stafford Executed
Humphrey Stafford is removed from sanctuary, convicted of treason and executed after the failed rising.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Germany, 1486-1519
Elector
Appointed Elector of Brandenburg
Constitution of Hungary
Devises a law code for Hungary
Reform of Legal System
Devises a law code for Hungary