23 January 1484ParliamentRichard Plantagenet III
Richard III opens his first Parliament and seeks statutory recognition of his title.
Historical records for England in 1484, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Richard III opens his first Parliament and seeks statutory recognition of his title.
Richard III's first Parliament of January 1484 stripped Elizabeth Woodville of all the lands given her during Edward IV's reign
Richard III's first Parliament confirms the Titulus Regius, declaring Edward IV's children illegitimate and strengthening Richard's claim.
Elizabeth Woodville and her daughters came out of sanctuary after Richard III publicly swore an oath that her daughters would not be harmed or molested and that they would not be imprisoned in the Tower of London or in any other prison. He also promised
to provide them with marriage portions and to marry them to "gentlemen born". The family returned to Court, outwardly reconciled to Richard III
Elizabeth Woodville leaves sanctuary after Richard III promises protection and marriage portions for her daughters.
Elizabeth and her daughters came out of sanctuary and return to court
Death of Edward Prince of Wales, Richard's only son & heir
Anne Neville suffers the death of her only son, Edward of Middleham, weakening the Yorkist succession.
Death of Edward Prince of Wales, Richard's only son & heir
Edward of Middleham, Richard III's only legitimate son, dies at Middleham Castle.
Without an heir & a wife who cannot have children support rallies to Henry Tudor
Death of Edward, Richard III & Anne's only son, at Middleham Castle
After the death of her only son, Anne Neville effectively adopted Edward, Earl of Warwick, the mutual nephew of Richard III and Anne Neville. Richard III made the boy his heir presumptive, probably in deference to Anne Neville's wishes
Richard's niece Anne de la Pole marries James III's son. A 3-year truce is agreed
Anne de la Pole's planned marriage into the Scottish royal family supports a temporary Anglo-Scottish settlement.
A 3-year truce follows the marriage of Richard's niece Anne de la Pole & James III's son
A 3-year truce follows the marriage of Richard's niece Anne de la Pole & James III's son
Avoids war on 2 fronts with Scotland & the Lancastrian invasion force of Henry Tudor
Parliament under Richard III passes legal reforms later remembered for limiting arbitrary seizure and strengthening bail procedure.
Appointed Commander of Beaumaris Castle
Richard III's Parliament condemns forced benevolences, attacking a fiscal practice associated with Edward IV.
Richard strengthens northern government through a council based at Sandal and connected with his nephew John de la Pole.
Studies at the University of Cambridge from 1484, where at Michaelhouse, Cambridge, he comes under the influence of William Melton, a pastorally-minded theologian open to the new current of reform in studies arising from the Renaissance
Pressure on Brittany from Richard III helps drive Henry Tudor into France, where he continues preparing a challenge for the throne.
Henry Tudor gathers support in France after avoiding attempts to return him to Richard III's control.
Henry Tudor escapes to Paris
Jasper Tudor remains in exile and supports Henry Tudor's claim against Richard III.
Henry Tudor escapes to Paris
Edward, Earl of Warwick, is considered by some Yorkists as a possible heir after the death of Richard III's son.
After Edward of Middleham's death, John de la Pole becomes a leading Yorkist heir and is associated with Richard's northern administration.
Richard III pressures Brittany to surrender Henry Tudor, but Henry escapes the threat and moves toward France.
The Lancastrian heir, Henry Tudor, makes attemptts to land in Dorset & Devon
Executes or pardons those who had been involved in Henry Tudor's invasion attemptts
Richard III appoints Huddleston to help see off an invasion by Henry Tudor
Henry Tudor is warned that Breton officials may hand him to Richard III and prepares to escape to France.
Henry Tudor is warned of a kidnap attempt by supporters of Richard III
Appointed Lord Treasurer
Parliament declares Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth invalid. Elizabeth's children are made illegitimate
Elizabeth of York becomes increasingly important to rival dynastic plans after her brothers are declared illegitimate.
Francis Lovell remains one of Richard III's trusted supporters and participates in northern Yorkist administration.
Sets up a Northern Council at Sandal under his nephew John de la Pole
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