Marriage
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.
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Explore 108 historical events and records for England in 1483.
Historical records for England in 1483
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June
Protector
The Lords & Commons assemble in Parliament & ratify the Protectorate
Succession
Edward V and his siblings were declared illegitimate and Richard ascended the throne as King Richard III
Succession
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
Titulus Regius
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
Treason
Richard III, the Lord Protector, has Grey executed for treason
Treason
Richard III, as Lord Protector, has Lord Rivers executed for treason
Succession
11th child & Eighth youngest son of Richard Plantagenet & Lady Cicely Nevill
Succession
A deputation led by Buckingham with Parliaments petition ask Richard to become King
Arrest of Anthony Woodville, Richard Grey and Edward V
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
Parliament
Opens Parliament with a speech supporting Richard IIIs confirmation as Protector
Sanctuary
Seeks sanctuary. Richard accused Elizabeth of plotting to "murder and utterly destroy" him
July
Coronation
Carries Queen Annes train at Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
Carries the Sword of State into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
Coronation
Carries the crown into Westminster Abbey for Richard IIIs coronation
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
Coronation
Crowned in Westminster by Cardinal Bourchier
Coronation
Makes arrangements for the coronation of Richard III
Succession
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
Succession
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.
Succession
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.
Titulus Regius
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
September
Treaty of Arras
Burgundys daughter Margaret is pledged to the Dauphin
October
Buckinghams Rebellion
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
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.
Buckinghams Rebellion
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.
November
Death of Henry Stafford
Death of Henry Stratford, executed by Henry VIII, the Buckinghmam title is forfeit
Death of Richard III
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
Execution
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
Execution
The Duke of Buckingham is executed by Richard III for instegating a Lancastrian plot
December
Exile of Henry VII
While in Brittany, Henry Tudor pledges to marry Elizabeth of York, attracting Yorkist opponents of Richard III.
Marriage Pledge to Elizabeth of York
At Rennes, Henry Tudor publicly promises to marry Elizabeth of York if he secures the English crown.
Succession
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
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Edward V
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
Arrest of Henry Stafford
Turned in for a bounty put on his head by Richard III
Arrest of Thomas Stanley
Imprisoned on suspicion of conspiracy
Arrest of Thomas Vaughan
Richard III arrests Edward Vs Chamberlain Thomas Vaughan
Arrest of Vaughan
Richard III arrests Edward Vs Chamberlain Thomas Vaughan
Assassination of Edward V
The " Princes in the Tower" are killed by Richard III
Birth of Stephen Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner is born in Suffolk and later becomes Bishop of Winchester, royal secretary and an influential conservative churchman under the Tudors.
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