Birth of Henry VIII
Henry VII's second surviving son, the future Henry VIII, is born at Greenwich.
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1491 in England
Explore 13 historical events and records for England in 1491.
Historical records for England in 1491
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June
Birth of Henry VIII
Birth of Henry VIII, son of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York
Birth of Henry VIII
Birth of Henry VIII, son of Henry VII & Elizabeth of York
Birth of Prince Henry
Elizabeth of York gives birth to a second surviving son, providing the dynasty with an important reserve male heir behind Arthur.
Birth of her grandson
Present at the birth of her grandson, the future Henry VIII, at Greenwich Palace
September
Invasion of Brittany
Anne of Brittany gives in & marries Charles VIII
December
Peace
A truce is signed between England & Scotland, a 5 yr peace
Other events (month unknown)
Benevolences for French War
Henry raises benevolences to help finance preparations for intervention against France.
Christening
Christened in the Church of the Observant Friars
French Campaign Subsidy Granted
Parliament grants taxation to finance Henry's planned intervention in France during the conflict surrounding Brittany.
Oxford University Studies
More studies at Oxford, where he develops his Latin and humanist learning.
Perkin Warbeck Claim Emerges
Perkin Warbeck appears in Ireland claiming to be Richard, Duke of York, creating a new Yorkist threat to Henry.
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
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