Death of Julius II
Death of Julius II
Historical events in 1513
148 historical records
February 15131 historical events
April 15133 historical events
Invasion of France
Maximiliann agrees to be a mercenary in Henry's invasion of France. Leaves the Earl of Surrey in the north of England to defend the border from the Scots. England is unable to invade because Ferdinand fails to keep his promise of support
Alliance Henry VIII and the Burgundians
The Burgundians also agree to become mercenaries in Henrys invasion of France
Invasion of France
The Burgundians also agree to become mercenaries in Henrys invasion of France
May 15133 historical events
Execution
Has Edmund de le Pole executed for acting as a mercenary in the French Army. Edmund de le Pole, supported by France as the "White Rose" pretender
Alliance Louis XII and James IV of Scots
Promises to pay James IV of Scots for equipping his navy
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant General of the first division of the army in France
June 15139 historical events
Battle of Novara
Claude fights for France during the Italian Wars campaign in northern Italy
Battle of Novara
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan
Rule of Italy
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Rule of Milan
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Governor
Appointed Governor of the Realm, while Henry VIII is fighting in France
Invasion of France
Sets out from Greenwich to Dover amid much pomp & ceremony
Captain
Appointed Captain General of the home forces while Henry VIII is fighting in France
Battle of Flodden
Henry VIII commands an Army in France & appoints Surrey to watch the English border
Landing at Calais
Henry lands at Calais to take personal command of the main English invasion army assembled for the campaign against northern France.
July 15136 historical events
Invasion of France
Lands in Calais
Siege of Calais
Lands in Calais
Alliance Francis I and Scotland
Sends 2 shiploads of weepons to Scotland. James IV accepts finance & equipment for a "2nd front" against England
Invasion of England
James IV accepts finance & equipment for a "2nd front" against England
Siege of Therouanne
Henry's army invests Therouanne, making the fortified French town the first major objective of his personally led invasion campaign.
Mobilization
Makes some of the canon used by the Scots Army being gathered to invade England
August 151322 historical events
Council of Pontefract
Swears in a war council at Pontefract
War Council
Appointed Adviser to the newly formed war council, advises on finance
Adviser
AppointedAdviser to the newly formed war council, advises on finance
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Paris
Sends an ultimatum to Henry VIII at Therouanne in Flanders but is ignored
Siege of Therouanne
Henry VIII lays siege to Therouanne & with a single cavalry charge manages to disperse the French
Battle of Spurs
Henry VIII & his Austrian mercenaries route the French, at Guinegate, now Enguinegatte, France. English troops under Henry VIII defeat a French army under Marshal La Palice. Called "battle of the Spurs" because of the haste of the French to leave the battlefield. Atter victory at the Battle of the Spurs Henry VIII is able to capture Tournai
Battle of the Spurs
Henry's forces defeat French cavalry at Guinegate during the relief attempt for Therouanne, a victory remembered by the English as the Battle of the Spurs.
Battle of Spurs
English troops under Henry VIII defeat a French army under Marshal La Palice
Battle of Spurs
Henry VIII & Ferdinand of Aragon fight France, French knights lose their spurs. Emperor Maximilian & Henry defeat the French at Guineagate
Invasion of England
Joins the invasion Army at the border
Siege of Norham
Captures the Border Castle of Norham while Henry VIII is fighting in France
Capture of Therouanne
Therouanne surrenders to Henry's invading army, giving the king a major success before English forces move on to Tournai.
Siege of Wark Castle
Wark Castle falls to the Scots
Invasion of England
Hears news of the Scottish invasion of England
Battle of River Tweed
The war council agrees to take the field at Bolton in Glendale
Capture of Norham Castle
James IV captures Norham Castle after a short siege, removing a major English border stronghold during the Scottish invasion.
Scottish Invasion of England
James IV invades northern England in support of France, forcing the Tudor government to fight a major defensive campaign while Henry is overseas.
Battle of River Tweed
Ambushes a Scottish raiding party of 8,000 under the Earl of Home
Siege of Durham
Sends guns to Durham to defend England from the Scots
Battle of Brest
An English fleet lays siege to Brest
Siege of Brest
An English fleet lays siege to Brest
Mobilization
Ordered to hold Norham Castle at all costs if attacked by the Scots
September 151332 historical events
Battle of Alnwick
Joins forces with his father & commands the rear of the English Army
Battle of Alnwick
Surrey joins up with his son Thomas Howard, the Lord Admiral
Siege of Etall Castle
Etall Castle surrenders to the Scots
Battle of Flodden
Howard commands the English army that defeats the invading Scots at Flodden, where James IV and many leading Scottish nobles are killed.
Battle of Flodden
Helps his father, the 1st Earl of Surrey, defeat the Scots. Commands the right of the English Army at the victory over the Scots. Commands a division of Cheshire men
Battle of Flodden
Despatch by Earl Surrey to inform Henry VIII of the English victory over the Scots
Battle of Flodden
Commands the Bishop of Elys men
Battle of Flodden
Commands the Abbot of Whitbys servants
Battle of Flodden
Commands men from the Bishopric of Durham
Battle of Flodden
Commands about 3,000 archers & billmen
Battle of Flodden
Commands the Lancashire Levies
Battle of Flodden
Commands about 500 citizens from York
Battle of Flodden
Commands the Cheshire Levies
Battle of Flodden
Chaplain at the Battle of Flodden
Battle of Flodden
Commands a party of bowmen & billmen
Battle of Flodden
Leads the vanguard of the English during their victory against the Scots
Battle of Flodden
Helps win victory at the Battle of Flodden. Helps defeat the Scots. Defeats the Scots who lose 10,000 dead
Battle of Flodden
Provides naval support to his father in defeating the Scots at Flodden
Battle of Flodden
Commands the Lancashire Levies
Battle of Flodden
Rewarded by the restoration of the Norfolk Dukedom
Battle of Flodden
The Scottish king is killed & 1/3 of Scotlands Army destroyed. Peace descends on the northern border for most of Henry VIIIs reign. After Flodden Henry receives the boostained surcoat of the dead James IV
Battle of Flodden
James V succeeeds to the Scots throne & peace is restored
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland in Stirling, age 1
Battle of Flodden
Carries the standard of St Andrew
Battle of Flodden
The only person who can identify the body of James IV. Scots standard bearer at the Battle of Flodden
Battle of Flodden
Commands the Campbell followers & Highlanders
Battle of Flodden
The Earl of Surrey defeats the Scots, James IV, 11 Earls & 10,000 Scots are slain. Leads the Scots 3rd Division, men from Stirling, Linlithgow & the Lothians. Accepts the Earl of Surreys offer to do battle
Catherine Gives Birth to Short-Lived Son
Catherine gives birth to another son who dies shortly afterwards, prolonging Henry VIII's concern over the absence of a surviving male heir.
Capture of Tournai
Tournai submits to Henry VIII, allowing an English occupation and marking the second major territorial success of the 1513 French invasion.
Capture of Tournai
Captures Tournai, the richest city in north east France
Northern Defence Mobilisation
Catherine, acting as regent while Henry campaigns in France, helps organise the kingdom's response to the Scottish invasion and the mobilisation that culminates at Flodden.
Siege of Tournai
Henry advances to Tournai and places the city under siege as the English campaign continues deeper into French-held territory.
October 15136 historical events
Battle of La Motta
Fights for the Spanish against the Venetians
Invasion of France
Returns to England from Calais as the conqueror of both the French & the Scots
Invasion of France
Reunited with Queen Catherine at Richmond
Marriage
Agrees that his sister should marry Emperor Maximilian's grandson, Charles of Castille
Invasion of France
Signs a Treaty with Spain & the Hapsburgs to invade France in the summer of 1514
Treaty of Lille
Signs a Treaty with Spain & the Hapsburgs to invade France in the summer of 1514
November 15132 historical events
Birth of second son
Birth of Second son at Richmond Palace, the Duke of Cornwall, who dies in the same month
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Second son who dies in the month of his birth
December 15131 historical events
Health of Henry VIII
Suffers from smallpox
Explorer
Crosses the Isthmus of Panama and reaches the Pacific Ocean
Explorer
Reaches the Pacific coast after crossing the Isthmus of Panama
Rule of Sweden
Presses for Denmark's right to rule over Sweden under the Union of Kalmar
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark & Norway
Union of Kalmar
Presses for Denmark's right to rule over Sweden under the Union of Kalmar
Sheriff
Appointed Sheriff of Kent
Regency
Appointed Regent during the minority of James V, age 2
Invasion of England
Appoints Surrey to defend England from the Scots while Henry leads an Army in France
Miscarriage
Catherine's 3rd pregnancy ends in miscarriage
Birth of son
Gives birth to a son who dies at birth
Miscarriage
Catherines 3rd pregnancy ends in miscarriage
Epigrams Against Brixius
More writes Latin epigrams responding to Germain de Brie's treatment of war and English affairs.
Canon
Appointed Canon of York
Deptford Docks
Hopton constructs Deptford docks which becomes the most important dock under Henry VIII
Siege of Therouanne
Serves throughout the siege of Therouenn
Battle of Brest
Decides after the Battle of Brest to construct Woolwich Docks to build more ships
Deptford Docks
Henry VIII decides after the Battle of Brest to construct Deptford Docks to build more ships
Woolwich Docks
Decides after the Battle of Brest to construct Woolwich Docks to build more ships
Capture of Dijon
Wolseys Swiss army captures Dijon
Capture of Therouanne
Helps Henry VIII capture of Therouanne & Tournai
Capture of Tournai
Helps Henry VIII capture of Therouanne & Tournai
Invasion of France
Co-ordinates Henry VIIIs campaign of Northern France
Invasion of France
Wolsey hires a Swiss mercenary army & invades Burgundy
Siege of Besancon
Wolseys Swiss army lays siege to Besancon during the invasion of Burgundy
Invasion of England
Marches around the Scottish army & places himself between the Scots & Edinburgh. Entrusted with the command of repelling the Scottish invasion force
Invasion of England
The Scots help their French allies by invading England & crossing the River Tweed
Invasion of France
Wolsey hires a Swiss mercenary army & invades Burgundy
Peace
Ferdinand II & the Venetians desert Henry VIII & the Pope & make peace with France
Invasion of England
Ordered by Surrey to patrol the English border with Scotland with 200 mounted archers
Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
Lord High Admiral
Appointed Lord High Admiral
Alliance Agreement at Paris
Sends an envoy to James IV for an alliance against England
Alliance Louis XII and James IV for an alliance
Sends an envoy to James IV for an alliance against England
Alliance Maximilian I and Holy League
Joins the Holy League against France as an ally of Henry VIII of England
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Magdeburg
Battle of Spurs
Helps win the Battle of the Spurs against France
Capture of Udayagiri
Krishnadevaraya captures the stronghold of Udayagiri during his eastern campaigns against the Gajapati kingdom.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Florence
Machiavelli Drafts The Prince
Machiavelli composed the treatise later known as The Prince during his enforced retirement. Its account of political acquisition and preservation drew extensively on his diplomatic observations.
Machiavelli Explains Virtu Against Fortune
In The Prince Machiavelli analyzed how political skill can confront unpredictable circumstances. This argument rejected the comforting assumption that conventional virtue guarantees successful rule.
Machiavelli Imprisoned On Conspiracy Suspicion
Machiavelli was imprisoned and tortured after being implicated in a suspected plot against Medici rule. His release after an amnesty did not restore his former public responsibilities.
Machiavelli Retreats To Sant Andrea
Machiavelli withdrew to his property near San Casciano following the collapse of his political career. In correspondence he described nightly study of ancient authors and reflection on statecraft.
Pope
Giovanni DeMedici the Cardinal deacon of St Maria in Dominica
Siege of Rome
Julius II excommunicates the entire French army
Louis XII asks Scotland to join France & invade England
Louis XII asks Scotland to join France & invade England
Battle of Flodden
Death of Archibald Campbell, killed at the Battle of Flodden
Marriage
Marries James IV widow Queen Margaret
Regency
Invited by a group of nobles to become Regent during James IVs minority
Burial
Queen Catherine keeps James IV at the monastery in Sheen. Dies under Papal interdict & cannot be buried in consecrated ground
Marriage
Marries the 6th Earl of Angus
Marriage
Marries the 6th Earl of Angus
Battle of Flodden
Death of Archibald Campbell, killed at the Battle of Flodden
Invasion of Scotland
Gathers an Army of 30,00 at Borough Moor near Edinburgh
Siege of Ford Castle
Captures the Border Castle of Ford where he dallies 3 weeks with the "lady of Ford"
New World
Pizarro accompanied Vasco Nunez de Balboa in his crossing of the Isthmus of Panama and they became the first Europeans to view the Pacific coast of the New World
Discovery of Florida
Discovers Florida, meaning floral
New World
Pizarro accompanied Vasco Nunez de Balboa in his crossing of the Isthmus of Panama and they became the first Europeans to view the Pacific coast of the New World
Discovery of Pacific Ocean
Discovers a "South Sea" & claims it for Spain
Governor
Appointed Governor of Hispaniola
Diplomatic Negotiations
Has secret negotiations with Louis XII to cede Navarre & Brittany after Louis death
Invasion of France
England is unable to invade because Ferdinand fails to keep his promise of support
Peace
Signs a 6 month truce with France. Ferdinand II & the Venetians desert Henry VIII & the Pope & make peace with France
Treaty of Lille
The Treaty provides for a joint invasion of France in the early Summer of 1514. Renews the military alliance between England, the Empire & Spain