Young Richard Taken Into Lancastrian Custody
Richard, a young son of the Duke of York, was left with his mother after Ludford Bridge and placed in Lancastrian custody during his father's exile.
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Richard III
Richard III during the later years of the dynastic wars.
16 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1459–1485. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1459
1461
Richard of Gloucester Witnesses Yorkist Ascendancy
The accession of Edward IV transformed the prospects of his younger brother Richard, who later served as Duke of Gloucester and eventually became king.
Young Richard Receives Gloucester Dukedom
Richard, a younger son of the slain Duke of York, gained the title Duke of Gloucester under his brother Edward IV's new regime.
1471
Richard Leads Yorkist Vanguard at Barnet
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, fought for his brother Edward IV at Barnet and helped defeat Warwick's Lancastrian forces.
Richard Commands Vanguard at Tewkesbury
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, commanded the Yorkist vanguard at Tewkesbury, where Edward IV decisively defeated the Lancastrian army.
Richard Gains Neville Estates in North
Edward IV granted Richard of Gloucester extensive northern influence and interests after the defeat of Warwick's Lancastrian alliance.
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.
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.
Richard Marches Out from Leicester
Richard III left Leicester with his army to meet Henry Tudor's forces at Bosworth on 22 August 1485.
Richard Advances from Midlands Headquarters
Richard III moved his army from central England toward Leicester as news arrived of Henry Tudor's approaching invasion.
Richard Confronts Tudor Invasion
Richard III assembled royal troops after Henry Tudor landed in Wales, preparing to stop the invasion from reaching the crown.
Richard Musters Royal Army at Nottingham
Richard III used Nottingham as an important gathering point for his army and administration during preparations to oppose Henry Tudor.
Richard Prepares Coastal Security Against Tudor
Richard III instructed supporters to watch for a possible Tudor landing while strengthening his arrangements for defending the kingdom.
Richard Spends Final Night in Leicester
Richard III stayed in Leicester on the eve of his final advance to Bosworth, where he would be defeated and killed.
Richard Uses Nottingham as Campaign Base
Richard III had earlier concentrated royal forces and supplies in Nottingham as he monitored threats to his rule in 1485.