21 June 1377
Death of Edward III
Death of Edward III, at Richmond Palace
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Richmond in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Death of Edward III, at Richmond Palace
Created Earl Richmond, 13th
Birth of Mary, 5th child of Henry VII
Princess Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, is born at Richmond.
A seriously ill Henry VII makes his final will, signalling that the end of the reign is approaching.
Henry VII dies at Richmond Palace after ruling England since 1485.
Henrys death is announced at his court at Richmond Palace
First Son, born at Richmond Palace, the Duke of Cornwall
Death of Henry, Duke of Cornwall, Henry VIII's first son.
Reunited with Queen Catherine at Richmond
Birth of Second son at Richmond Palace, the Duke of Cornwall, who dies in the same month
Death of Second son who dies in the month of his birth
Created Duke of Richmond
Makes his illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond
Jubillant crowds mistakenly believe Elizabeth has been freed
Moves to Richmond en route to Woodstock after 2 months in the Tower. Jubillant crowds mistakenly believe Elizabeth has been freed
Receives the Spanish Ambassador, de Silva is on a mission to rally Catholic support
Provenance
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