9 April 1483CoronationEdward V
Holds the title until July but is never crowned
Historical records for England in 1483, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Holds the title until July but is never crowned
Edward IV names Richard as the Protector for his son Edward V. Death of Edward IV, from a chill caught during a fishing trip
Edward IV names Richard as the Protector for his son Edward V
Appointed Protector over the 12 year old Edward V by the late Edward IV
Leaves the crown to his 12 yr old son Edward Prince of Wales & names Richard protector
Leaves the crown to his 12 yr old son Edward. Appoints Richard of York as Protector because of his wifes unpopularity
Succeeds as King of England. Holds the title until July but is never crowned. Edward IV had appointed Richard of Gloucester as his Protector
Buried at St George's Chapel Windsor
Departs from York with a force of 600 to meet Earl Rivers at Northampton
Richard III joins Lord Rivers who is escorting Edward V to London to be crowned
Rivers is arrested by Richard III on the advice of Buckingham
Richard travels to Stratford & returns with the heir, Edward Prince of Wales
Richard III arrests Edward Vs half brother Lord Richard Grey
Richard III arrests Edward Vs half brother Lord Richard Grey
Following Edward IVs sudden death, possibly from pneumonia, in April 1483, Elizabeth Woodville became Queen Dowager for 63 days as her young son, Edward V became king, with his uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, acting as Lord Protector
Richard III enters London with Edward V for his coronation
Richard III enters London with Edward V for his coronation
At Buckinghams suggestion Edward is kept in the Tower
Appointed Chancellor of England
Elizabeth Woodville refuses to retire as Queen Dowager
While in sanctuary at Westminster refuses to reitre & become Queen Dowager
Richard enters London with the future Edward V as his captive. Elizabeth seeks sanctuary at Westminster
Writes a letter appealing to the Northern Nobles to join forces with him in London
Has Rotherham arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Has Stanley arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Morton arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Has Rotherham arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Hastings executed for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Has Stanley arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower. Has Morton arrested for treason during a meeting of the Council at the Tower
Forces Elizabeth Woodville to surrender the Duke of York
Has Edward Vs brother Richard Duke of York moved from the sanctuary of Westminster
Gloucester announces Edward had a contract with Lady Butler, his sons are illegitimate
The Bishop of Bath claims Edward V is illegitimate. The Bishop of Bath claims Edward IVs marriage to Elizabeth Woodville is invalid
Parliament deposes Edward V
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Gloucester now moved to take the throne himself and on 25 June 1483 he had Elizabeth Woodvilles son and brother executed in Pontefract Castle, Yorkshire
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
All of Elizabeth's children by Edward, including King Edward V, are declared illegitimate, and her brother-in-law, Richard III, accepts the crown.
Elizabeth loses the title of Queen Mother and is referred to as Dame Elizabeth Grey.
Her marriage to Edward is declared null and void by Parliament in the act Titulus Regius on the grounds that Edward had previously promised to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract.
The Lords & Commons assemble in Parliament & ratify the Protectorate
Edward V and his siblings were declared illegitimate and Richard ascended the throne as King Richard III
Parliament petitions Richard to accept the crown. All of Elizabeth's children by Edward, including King Edward V, are declared illegitimate, and her brother-in-law, Richard III, accepts the crown
Her marriage to Edward is declared null and void by Parliament in the act Titulus Regius on the grounds that Edward had previously promised to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
11th child & Eighth youngest son of Richard Plantagenet & Lady Cicely Nevill
A deputation led by Buckingham with Parliaments petition ask Richard to become King
Fearing the Woodvilles would attempt to monopolise power, Gloucester quickly moved to take control of Edward V and had Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, and Richard Grey, brother and son to Elizabeth Woodville, arrested. The young King was transferred to the Tower of London to await the coronation
Opens Parliament with a speech supporting Richard IIIs confirmation as Protector
Seeks sanctuary. Richard accused Elizabeth of plotting to "murder and utterly destroy" him
Carries Queen Annes train at Richard IIIs coronation
Carries the Sword of State into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
Carries the crown into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
The Queens train was borne by Margaret, Countess of Richmond, whose son would become Henry VII after defeating Richard at the Battle of Bosworth. Anne Neville was crowned alongside her husband by Thomas Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury, in the first joint coronation after 175 years
Crowned in Westminster by Cardinal Bourchier
Makes arrangements for the coronation of Richard III
In an act of Parliament, the Titulus Regius, Gloucester declared his elder brothers children with Elizabeth Woodville illegitimate on the grounds that his brother had a precontract with the widow Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract that rendered any other marriage contract invalid
Now referred to as Dame Elizabeth Grey, she and the Duke of Buckingham (a former close ally of Richard III) now allied themselves with Lady Margaret Beaufort and espoused the cause of Margaret Beauforts son Henry Tudor, a great-great-great-grandson of King Edward III.
To strengthen Henrys claim and unite the two feuding noble houses, Elizabeth Woodville and Margaret Beaufort agreed that the latters son should marry the formers eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York, who upon the death of her brothers became the heiress of the House of York.
In an act of Parliament, the Titulus Regius, Gloucester declared his elder brothers children with Elizabeth Woodville illegitimate on the grounds that his brother had a precontract with the widow Lady Eleanor Butler, which was considered a legally binding contract that rendered any other marriage contract invalid
Burgundys daughter Margaret is pledged to the Dauphin
A gale ended their dream, and in England, a premature uprising in Kent forewarned Richard that Buckingham had changed sides. Margaret secretly plotted with the Dowager Queen, Elizabeth Woodville, and was almost certainly involved in Buckinghams rebellion
Seven ships from Brittany carrying over 500 Bretton soldiers, Henry Tudor, and many of his supporters were to have simultaneously uprise against Richard III.
The plot revolved around Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, who had become disaffected from Richard III, and had backing from the exiled Henry Tudor (the future king Henry VII) & Margaret Beaufort.
Death of Henry Stratford, executed by Henry VIII, the Buckinghmam title is forfeit
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
While in Brittany, Henry Tudor pledges to marry Elizabeth of York, attracting Yorkist opponents of Richard III.
At Rennes, Henry Tudor publicly promises to marry Elizabeth of York if he secures the English crown.
Henry Tudor agrees to the plan to unite the Houses of York & Lancaster and in December 1483 publicly swore an oath to that effect in the cathedral in Rennes, France
Taken to London after his fathers death by Richard of Gloucester. Edward is kept for the rest of his life in the Tower of London
Turned in for a bounty put on his head by Richard III
Imprisoned on suspicion of conspiracy
Richard III arrests Edward Vs Chamberlain Thomas Vaughan
Richard III arrests Edward Vs Chamberlain Thomas Vaughan
The " Princes in the Tower" are killed by Richard III
Birth of Stephen Gardiner
Rebels opposing Richard III look to Henry Tudor as an alternative claimant during the failed Buckingham rising.
Crowns Richard III
Execeuted by Richard III without a trial`
Death of Richard Duke of York, assasinated, 1 of the 2 "Princes of the Tower"
Appointed Earl Marshal of England
Following Buckinghams execution, his widow, Catherine, marries Jasper Tudor, 1st Duke of Bedford
Execeuted by Richard III without a trial`
Escapes to Brittany after a failed attempt by Richard III to have him arrested
Buckingham dies in the west country & the invasion fails
Bad weather scatters Henry Tudor's invasion fleet, leaving only a small part of the force near Poole.
Henrys ships run into a storm & return to Brittany, Buckinghams army is troubled by the same storm & deserts. Buckingham raises an army in Wales & starts marching east to support Henry VII
Appointed Lord Admiral of England, Ireland & Aquitaine
Marries Richard III
Marries Anne Nevill
Created Earl of Nottingham
Created Earl Surrey, 1st
Raises a force against Richard III but is defeated & executed
The Woodvilles invite Elizabeth Woodvilles son Henry Tudor to support Buckingham. Buckingham leads a rebellion in support of Henry Tudor, a descendent of John of Gaunt
Rewarded with Carlisle
Rewarded with the King's properties in the county of Cumberland
Marches on Nottingham
As Queen Elizabeth's sons, the Princes in the Tower, were presumed murdered, it was agreed that Margarets son, Henry, would be betrothed to Elizabeth of York, the eldest daughter of Elizabeth and Edward IV, thus creating a marriage alliance with potential to attract both Yorkist and Lancastrian support
Edward IV dies; Edward V is deposed and the two young princes later disappear from public view.
Succeeds as King of England. On Edward IVs death becomes Lord high protector of the realm for his nephew Edward V
Appointed Protector for his nephew Edward V
Denies the legitamacy of Edward IVs heirs
Appointed Warden of the West Marshes
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