Historical records for England in 1486, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Taken from the Tower of London to marry Henry VII. Parliament itself, on behalf of the people, petitions Henry VII to carry out his promise to marry Elizabeth of York. Marries Henry VII, unites the Houses of Lancaster & York and unites rival Lancastrian & Yorkist factions. Honours a promise made to the Yorkists who defected from Richard III
Unites the Houses of Lancaster & York. Marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV
Henry VII marries Elizabeth of York, uniting the Tudor claim with the senior Yorkist line.
Appoints a new Chancellor, Bishop Morton of Ely, later Archbishop of Canterbury
John Morton becomes one of Henry VII's most influential councillors and later serves as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Francis Lovell and the Stafford brothers launch the first armed Yorkist challenge to Henry VII's new regime.
A 3 year truce with Scotland is agreed
Birth of Arthur, eldest son of Henry VII
Birth of Arthur of Brittany, eldest son of Henry VII
Prince Arthur, Henry VII's eldest son and heir, is born at Winchester.
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Bishop of Ely
Appointed Bishop of Worcester
Appointed Chancellor of England
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Humphrey Stafford is removed from sanctuary, convicted of treason and executed after the failed rising.
Appointed Lord Treasurer
Henry VII comes to the throne & marries Woodvilles eldest daughter & the Queen is reinstated
Marries Henry VII. Elizabeth Woodvilles marriage to Edward IV is declared to have been valid, and thus their children are legitimised (because Henry wanted his wife to be the Yorkist heir to the throne, to cement his hold on. Elizabeth is accorded the title of Queen Dowager
Henry tours northern England to display royal authority and secure obedience in regions formerly associated with Richard III.
Henry VII comes to the throne & marries Woodvilles eldest daughter & the Queen is reinstated
The right of sanctuary is restricted & later removed by Henry VIII
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