15 July 1498Arrest of Perkin WarbeckPerkin Warbeck
Pretends to be Edward Earl of Warwick & is arrested
Historical records for England in 1498, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pretends to be Edward Earl of Warwick & is arrested
Escapes briefly from the Tower of London
A fire destroys much of Sheen Palace, prompting Henry to rebuild the residence that becomes Richmond Palace.
Rebuilds the royal palace at Greenwich as a Tudor residence.
Negotiations advance for Princess Margaret Tudor to marry James IV of Scotland, strengthening a dynastic route to peace.
Ordained as a Priest
Perkin Warbeck escapes royal supervision, renewing concern that the pretender could revive opposition to Henry.
Warbeck is recaptured after his escape and is transferred to the Tower of London under stricter confinement.
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