Warbeck Support Allegation
William Stanley is accused of indicating that he would not fight Warbeck if the pretender were truly a son of Edward IV, exposing him to treason proceedings.
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1495 in England
Explore 27 historical events and records for England in 1495.
Historical records for England in 1495
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January
February
Death of William Stanley
Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy
Execution
Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy
Execution
Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy
Treason
Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy
Treason
Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy
Treason
Death of William Stanley, executed for treason for his support of the Warbeck conspiracy
Execution for Treason
William Stanley is executed after conviction for treason linked to the Warbeck crisis, removing a powerful magnate whose loyalty Henry VII no longer trusts.
Execution of William Stanley
William Stanley is beheaded for treason after being accused of supporting Perkin Warbeck's claim against Henry VII.
March
Birth of Mary
Birth of Mary, 5th child of Henry VII
July
Failed Deal Landing
Warbeck's supporters attempt a landing near Deal, but local resistance defeats the force before the pretender can establish a secure English foothold.
Warbeck Landing Attempt
Warbeck attempts to land a Yorkist invasion force on the Kent coast, but local resistance drives his followers back before they can establish a foothold.
September
Death of Elizabeth
Death of Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VII
Death of Princess Elizabeth
Princess Elizabeth, young daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, dies at Eltham.
December
Death of Jasper Tudor
Death of Jasper Tudor
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of William Stanley
Sir William Stanley is arrested after evidence links the powerful courtier with support for Perkin Warbeck's claim.
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Council Learned in the Law
The Council Learned develops as a mechanism for enforcing the king's feudal rights and strengthening Crown revenue.
Execution of William Stanley
William Stanley is executed for treason, showing Henry's willingness to act against former allies who threatened the succession.
Justices of the Peace
An act strengthens procedures against corrupt juries, giving royal justices additional means to challenge suspect verdicts.
Knight of the Garter
Stafford is awarded the Knight of the Garter
Legislation
Henry VII expands administrative work by local justices of the peace, including supervision of weights, measures and public order.
Rebellion of Rebels in Northumberland
James IV supports the claims of the English pretender Perkin Warbeck
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Succession
Claims to be the 2nd of Edward IVs sons murdered in the Tower
Treason Act Protects De Facto Allegiance
Parliament protects subjects from treason charges for serving the king who is actually in possession of the crown.
Warbeck Attempt at Deal
Perkin Warbeck attempts a landing in Kent, but local resistance prevents him establishing a secure English foothold.
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