Brackenbury Serves Richard at Bosworth
Robert Brackenbury, constable of the Tower of London, fought for Richard III at Bosworth and died during the Yorkist defeat.
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Battle of Bosworth
The 1485 campaign and the end of Richard III’s reign.
20 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1485–1485. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1485
Death of Richard Third at Bosworth
Richard III was killed in combat at Bosworth, becoming the last reigning English monarch to die on a battlefield.
Henry Gains Crown After Bosworth Victory
Henry Tudor defeated Richard III at Bosworth and became Henry VII, establishing a new dynasty after the death of the reigning king.
Jasper Tudor Supports Henrys Victory
Jasper Tudor supported his nephew Henry at Bosworth and helped secure the overthrow of Richard III.
Norfolk Killed Fighting for Richard
John Howard, Duke of Norfolk, was killed while commanding part of Richard III's army at Bosworth.
Norfolk Leads Yorkist Vanguard
John Howard commanded the royal vanguard at Bosworth, facing Henry Tudor's forces under John de Vere, Earl of Oxford.
Oxford Commands Tudors Troops at Bosworth
John de Vere, Earl of Oxford, directed Henry Tudor's troops during the battle and helped overcome the royal army.
Oxford Defeats Norfolk Wing
Oxford's formation successfully attacked the part of Richard III's army led by the Duke of Norfolk, contributing to the Tudor victory.
Oxford Leads Tudors Battle Formation
John de Vere, Earl of Oxford, commanded Henry Tudor's main battle formation at Bosworth, overcoming forces loyal to Richard III.
Richard Deploys Army Near Bosworth
Richard III drew up a substantial royal force near Bosworth as Henry Tudor's smaller army advanced toward battle.
Richard Killed During Cavalry Charge
Richard III was killed after launching a mounted attack toward Henry Tudor during Bosworth, as Stanley troops intervened in support of the challenger.
Savage Commands Tudors Infantry at Bosworth
John Savage fought as a leading commander for Henry Tudor at Bosworth and helped organise forces that opposed Richard III.
Stanley Decisions Affect Margarets Son
Margaret Beaufort's husband Thomas Stanley withheld an immediate commitment to Richard III, and the Stanley family's actions helped her son Henry win Bosworth.
Stanley Intervention Secures Tudors Victory
Henry Tudor survived Richard III's final attack when William Stanley's forces intervened, enabling the Tudor army to win Bosworth.
Stanley Recognised as Bosworth Supporter
Thomas Stanley supported Henry Tudor's accession after Richard III's defeat at Bosworth; a tradition attributes to him the presentation of a recovered crown.
Surrey Captured After Yorkist Defeat
Thomas Howard fought for Richard III at Bosworth and was taken into custody after the royalist defeat.
Talbot Fights in Tudor Bosworth Army
Gilbert Talbot served among Henry Tudor's allies at Bosworth, contributing to the coalition that won the battle.
Thomas Howard Supports Richard Third
Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, fought alongside his father John Howard, Duke of Norfolk, in support of Richard III at Bosworth.
Tudor Standard Bearer Dies at Bosworth
William Brandon, Henry Tudor's standard-bearer, was killed during Richard III's attack on Tudor's position at Bosworth.
William Stanley Intervenes for Tudor
Sir William Stanley brought his forces into action on Henry Tudor's side during the decisive phase of Bosworth, helping defeat Richard III.