1503 in History

Elizabeth of York is buried at Westminster Abbey

The foundation stone of Henry VII's Lady Chapel is laid at Westminster Abbey as a major royal religious and dynastic project.

Henry's daughter Margaret Tudor marries James IV of Scotland, giving dynastic substance to the Anglo-Scottish peace.

The marriage contract to the future Henry VIII is concluded

Pope Julius grants dispensation for Henry to marry Catherine

Marries Princess Margaret, Henry VIIs eldest daughter

Marries James IV of Scotland

Julius issued a dispensation allowing Henry VIII of England to marry Catherine of Aragon. Catherine had been married to Henry's deceased brother Prince Arthur but maintained she had remained a virgin during the marriage. 20 years later Henry sought to have his marriage annulled, claiming that the dispensation should never have been issued. The refusal of Pope Clement VII to grant the annulment led to the English Reformation

Pope Julius grants dispensation for Henry to marry Catherine

Birth of Catherine, dies giving birth to Catherine

Birth of Cathrine, daughter of Elizabeth of York & Henry VII

Death of Elizabeth of York, Henry VIIs wife, dies giving birth to Catherine

Queen Elizabeth of York dies following childbirth, leaving Henry VII a widower.

Forces commanded by Gonzalo Fernendez de Cordoba defeat forces led by Louis dArmagnac, Duke of Nemours, who is killed

Serves in de Cordobas Spanish army during their victory against the French

Forces commanded by Gonzalo Fernendez de Cordoba defeat forces led by Louis dArmagnac, Duke of Nemours, who is killed

Serves in de Cordobas Spanish army during their victory against the French

A mercenary who marches with the French army to Italy, where he fights in the Battle of Garigliano