Escape to Sheen Sanctuary
Perkin Warbeck escapes from royal custody and reaches sanctuary at Sheen, but he soon surrenders again and is placed under much stricter confinement.
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1498 in England
Explore 9 historical events and records for England in 1498.
Historical records for England in 1498
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June
July
Arrest of Perkin Warbeck
Pretends to be Edward Earl of Warwick & is arrested
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Perkin Warbeck
Escapes briefly from the Tower of London
Fire at Sheen Palace
A fire destroys much of Sheen Palace, prompting Henry to rebuild the residence that becomes Richmond Palace.
Greenwich Palace Rebuilt
Rebuilds the royal palace at Greenwich as a Tudor residence.
Marriage
Negotiations advance for Princess Margaret Tudor to marry James IV of Scotland, strengthening a dynastic route to peace.
Priest
Ordained as a Priest
Warbeck Escapes Custody
Perkin Warbeck escapes royal supervision, renewing concern that the pretender could revive opposition to Henry.
Warbeck Recaptured
Warbeck is recaptured after his escape and is transferred to the Tower of London under stricter confinement.
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