Parliament
The opening day of the new Parliament
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1485 in England — Page 3
Explore 128 historical events and records for England in 1485.
Historical records for England in 1485
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November
Repeal of Titulus Regius
Henry's first Parliament repeals Titulus Regius, removing the statute that had declared Edward IV's children illegitimate.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Bedford
First Tudor Parliament Assembles
Henry VII summons his first Parliament to consolidate the new regime after Bosworth and establish a statutory basis for Tudor government.
Royal Title Confirmed by Parliament
Henry's first Parliament recognises his royal title after Bosworth, strengthening the legal and political basis of the new Tudor dynasty.
Titulus Regius Repealed
Parliament repeals Richard III's Titulus Regius, restoring the legitimacy of Edward IV's children and strengthening Elizabeth of York's dynastic position.
Tonnage and Poundage Granted for Life
Parliament grants Henry customs revenue from tonnage and poundage for life, providing the new monarch with a dependable source of ordinary income.
December
Peerage
Created Duke of Bedford, 3rd, by Henry VII
Other events (month unknown)
Adviser
Appointed Adviser to Henry VIII
Arrest of Edward of Clarence
Kept in the Tower, the last Plantagenet & a threat to Henry VII
Arrest of Thomas Howard
Arrested by Henry VII
Attainders after Bosworth
Parliament attaints selected supporters of Richard III, allowing the new crown to punish resistance and recover property.
Battle of Bosworth
Joins the Lancastrian Army
Birth of Thomas Cromwell
Birth of Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex
Birth of Thomas Cromwell
Thomas Cromwell is born at Putney and later directs major administrative and religious changes as Henry VIII's principal minister.
Castellan
Appointed Castellan of Pembroke Castle by Richard III
Castellan
Appointed Castellan of Pembroke Castle by Richard III
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Commander of South Wales
Appointed Commander in south Wales by Richard III
Commander of South Wales
Appointed Commander in south Wales by Richard III
Coup
Elizabeth Woodville arranges to marry her daughter to Tudor if he could overthrow King Richard, which he did at the Battle of Bosworth Field on August 22, 1485, becoming King Henry VII
Death of Nevill
Death of Anne Nevill, wife of Richard III
French Support for Invasion
Charles VIII permits Henry Tudor to obtain money, ships and troops for a renewed attempt to invade England.
Invasion of England
Marches through Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Lichfield & Tamworth before Bosworth. Invades England with troops supplied by the Duke of Brittany
Invasion of England
Allows Henry Tudor passage across north Wales
Invasion of England
Joins forces with Henry Tudor submitting 500 of Lord Shrewsburys retainers
Lord Chamberlain
Appointed Lord Chamberlain
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England, 2nd term
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Marriage
Elizabeth Woodville arranges to marry her daughter to Tudor if he could overthrow King Richard, which he did at the Battle of Bosworth Field on August 22, 1485, becoming King Henry VII
Mobilization
Spring, stays at Nottingham Castle & forms an HQ
Mobilization
Viscount Lovel & the fleet gather to safegaurd the Channel
Peerage
Appointed justice in eyre for various lordships on the Welsh marches
Peerage
Restored as 14th Earl of Oxford
Privy Seal
Appointed Keeper of the Privy Seal
Queen Dowager
Henry Tudor invaded England and defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field. As King, Henry VII married Elizabeth of York and had the Titulus Regius revoked. Elizabeth Woodville was accorded the title and honours of a Queen Dowager
Restoration
Restored to his titles
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