Invasion of England
Lands in Essex but quickly leaves after approached by a royalist force
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1473 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1473.
Historical records for England in 1473
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May
August
Birth of Edward IV
Birth of Edward IV, 2nd son the future Duke of York
October
Invasion of England
Captures St Michaels Mount but only has a force of 80 men
December
Arrest of John de Vere
Imprisoned by the Royalists in Hammes Castle
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Richard III and Henry Percy
Henry Percy recognizes Richards control of Westmorland, Cumberland & the West Riding
Arrest of John de Vere
Imprisoned, 1473-1484
Birth of Edward
Birth of Edward, by theDuchess of Gloucester
Birth of Thomas Howard
Thomas Howard is born into the powerful Howard family and later serves Henry VIII as Duke of Norfolk, soldier and senior councillor.
Birth of Thomas Wolsey
Thomas Wolsey is born in Ipswich and later becomes Henry VIII's chief minister, cardinal and Lord Chancellor during the early Tudor reign.
Invasion of England
Louis XI backs the Earl of Oxfords invasion of England
Peerage
Created Earl of Shrewsbury, 4th
Siege of York
York regards Richard as its protector
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