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1476 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1476.

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Historical records for England in 1476

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January

22 January 1476

Exile of Margaret of Anjou

Margaret of Anjou · Warfare / Wars of the Roses

Renounces all claims to the throne of England & returns to France

Other events (month unknown)

1476

Birth of only son

Neville, Anne · Middleham · House / House of Neville

Richard & Anne have their only son, Edward

1476

Bishop

Alcock, John · Worcester · Bishop of Worcester · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Worcester

1476

Failed Extradition to England

Henry VII · Brittany · House / House of Tudor

A proposed handover of Henry Tudor to Edward IV fails, allowing him to remain under Breton protection.

1476

Invention of Printing Press

Caxton, William · London · Science / Technology

Sets up the first English printing press in Westminster using Gothic letters

1476

Marriage

George of Clarence · London · House / House of Plantagenet

Forbidden by Edward IV to marry Mary of Burgundy

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