Investiture as Prince of Wales
Arthur is formally invested as Prince of Wales, making his position as Henry VII's heir apparent visible throughout the realm.
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1490 in England
Explore 7 historical events and records for England in 1490.
Historical records for England in 1490
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February
Investiture of Prince Arthur
Prince Arthur is ceremonially invested as Prince of Wales at Westminster, confirming his status as heir apparent.
September
Invasion of Brittany
2nd expedition to Brittany, amity between Henry VII, Spain and Maximilian against France
Woking Alliance Confirmation
Confirms England's political and military obligations to Spain while preserving the planned marriage between Arthur and Catherine.
Woking Ratification of Medina
Ratifies the Medina del Campo settlement after further negotiation, bringing the Anglo-Spanish marriage and alliance provisions formally into force.
Other events (month unknown)
Death of Edmund Grey
Death of Edmund Grey, 1st Earl of Kent, 4th Baron Grey de Ruthyn
Pisa Wool Agreement
Henry grants Pisa a role in the English wool trade, giving English merchants privileges in an important Italian market.
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