Young Henry Tudor Passes Into Herbert Custody
The young Henry Tudor came under Yorkist control after the capture of Pembroke Castle and was placed in the household of William Herbert.
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Henry VII
Henry Tudor’s rise, Bosworth and subsequent challenges.
42 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1461–1499. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1461
1483
Henry Tudor Vows Yorkist Marriage
Henry Tudor promised to marry Elizabeth of York during his exile, seeking to unite supporters of the rival dynastic claims against Richard III.
Storms Disperse Henrys Invasion Ships
Severe weather scattered Henry Tudor's attempted invasion fleet during the failed 1483 rising against Richard III.
Succession Crisis Improves Tudor Claim
Edward IV's death, Richard III's seizure of the crown and the disappearance of Edward V and his brother created an opening for Henry Tudor's claim.
Tudor Becomes Focus for Yorkist Dissidents
Opponents of Richard III identified Henry Tudor, living in exile, as a possible claimant capable of uniting surviving Lancastrians and disaffected Yorkists.
Tudor Gains Support Among Richard Opponents
Disaffected supporters of Edward IV and the Woodville family increasingly regarded Henry Tudor as a challenger to Richard III after the princes' disappearance.
Tudor Invasion Fails After Buckingham Rising
Henry Tudor's planned invasion did not succeed in coordinating with Buckingham's rebellion, leaving Richard III in power.
1485
Henry Lands at Milford Haven
Henry Tudor landed on the Pembrokeshire coast in August 1485 with French-backed troops and supporters seeking to replace Richard III.
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.
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.
Charles Eighth Provides Tudor Assistance
Charles VIII of France allowed Henry Tudor to assemble military resources for the expedition against Richard III.
Henry Advances Toward Leicester
Henry Tudor marched through the western Midlands toward Richard III's army, gathering allies before the encounter at Bosworth.
Henry Camps Before Bosworth Battle
Henry Tudor's army encamped in the area of Bosworth before the battle of 22 August 1485, preparing to confront the larger royal force.
Henry Concentrates Forces Near Lichfield
Henry Tudor assembled supporters near Lichfield before the final march to confront Richard III at Bosworth.
Henry Detains Edward Earl of Warwick
Henry VII secured the imprisonment of Edward, Earl of Warwick, a young Yorkist claimant whose ancestry could be used to oppose the Tudor succession.
Henry Embarks French Supported Army
Henry Tudor sailed from France with supporters and troops for an invasion of England intended to overthrow Richard III.
Henry Gains Help from Stanley Family
Henry Tudor's campaign benefited from support among the Stanley family, whose military power was important in the Midlands.
Henry Reaches Tamworth for Final Campaign
Henry Tudor's army approached Tamworth as it manoeuvred toward the royalist positions in Leicestershire.
Henry Travels from Wales to Midlands
Henry Tudor moved his invading army from Milford Haven through Wales into western England before converging on Leicestershire.
Henry Tudor Reaches Shrewsbury
Henry Tudor's invading army advanced through Shrewsbury as support for the revolt against Richard III grew.
Henry Wins Additional Support in Wales
Henry Tudor gathered support along his Welsh route, increasing the size and political reach of his army before Bosworth.
1486
Henry Defeats Stafford and Lovell Rising
Henry VII overcame a Yorkist challenge involving Francis Lovell and the Stafford brothers in the first year after his accession.
Humphrey Stafford Executed After Rising
Henry VII ordered the punishment of Humphrey Stafford after the failed Stafford and Lovell rebellion; his sanctuary claim did not prevent execution.
1487
Henry Rejects Dublin Crowning of Simnel
Yorkist supporters in Dublin proclaimed Lambert Simnel king, challenging Henry VII while the real Edward, Earl of Warwick, remained in English custody.
Henry Wins Final Major Yorkist Battle
Henry VII's troops defeated the rebellion led by the Earl of Lincoln at Stoke Field, one of the last major battles of the Wars of the Roses.
Henry Confronts Lancashire Rebel Landing
The arrival of the Simnel expedition in Lancashire forced Henry VII to mobilise against a renewed Yorkist challenge to his crown.
Henry Musters Army Against Simnel
Henry VII assembled a substantial force to confront the army of Irish troops and mercenaries advancing under the banner of Lambert Simnel.
Henry Takes Simnel into Royal Custody
Henry VII captured Lambert Simnel after defeating his army at Stoke Field and chose to employ the youthful pretender.
1491
Warbeck Appears Claiming to be Prince
Perkin Warbeck appeared in Ireland claiming to be Richard, Duke of York, the younger son of Edward IV, creating a new dynastic challenge to Henry VII.
1493
Warbeck Gains Burgundian Court Backing
Margaret of Burgundy, sister of Edward IV, supported Perkin Warbeck's claim to be her missing nephew, increasing pressure on Henry VII.
1495
Henry Arrests William Stanley for Treason
Henry VII arrested Sir William Stanley after the courtier was implicated in support for the pretender Perkin Warbeck.
Henry Executes Sir William Stanley
Sir William Stanley was executed for treason after a case involving Perkin Warbeck, despite his earlier intervention for Henry at Bosworth.
Warbeck Fails Attempted Landing in Kent
Perkin Warbeck's attempted landing in Kent was repelled by local forces loyal to Henry VII, preventing a new foothold for the pretender.
1497
Warbeck Abandons Cornish Campaign
Perkin Warbeck fled his supporters when royal forces closed in after his failed attempt to exploit discontent in Cornwall.
Warbeck Comes Under Tudor Control
Perkin Warbeck sought sanctuary after abandoning his Cornish supporters and surrendered to the authority of Henry VII.
Warbeck Lands at Whitesand Bay
Perkin Warbeck landed in Cornwall and recruited men who had recently opposed Henry VII's fiscal policies.
Warbeck Proclaimed Richard Fourth
Some Cornish supporters hailed Perkin Warbeck as King Richard IV, accepting his false claim to be Edward IV's missing son.
Warbeck Rebels Attack Exeter
Perkin Warbeck's supporters attacked Exeter during his Cornish rising but failed to seize the city before Henry VII's troops approached.
1498
Warbeck Attempts Escape from Custody
Perkin Warbeck escaped temporary supervision but was recaptured, leading Henry VII to hold him under stricter security.
Warbeck Sent to Tower After Recapture
After another failure to evade Tudor authorities, Perkin Warbeck was confined in the Tower of London.
1499
Warbeck Executed at Tyburn
Perkin Warbeck was executed at Tyburn after repeated attempts to threaten Henry VII's regime through a claim to be the missing prince Richard.
Warbeck Linked to Warwick Escape Conspiracy
Authorities alleged that Perkin Warbeck and the imprisoned Edward, Earl of Warwick, were involved in an escape plot before both were executed in 1499.