24 January 1503Foundation of Henry VII ChapelHenry VII
The foundation stone of Henry VII's Lady Chapel is laid at Westminster Abbey as a major royal religious and dynastic project.
Historical records for England in 1503, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The foundation stone of Henry VII's Lady Chapel is laid at Westminster Abbey as a major royal religious and dynastic project.
Birth of Catherine, dies giving birth to Catherine
Birth of Cathrine, daughter of Elizabeth of York & Henry VII
Death of Elizabeth of York, Henry VIIs wife, dies giving birth to Catherine
Queen Elizabeth of York dies following childbirth, leaving Henry VII a widower.
Elizabeth of York is buried at Westminster Abbey
The marriage contract to the future Henry VIII is concluded
Henry's daughter Margaret Tudor marries James IV of Scotland, giving dynastic substance to the Anglo-Scottish peace.
Pope Julius grants dispensation for Henry to marry Catherine
Pope Julius grants dispensation for Henry to marry Catherine
A mercenary who marches with the French army to Italy, where he fights in the Battle of Garigliano
Appointed Bishop of London
Escorts Margaret on her way to Scotland to marry James IV
"If a man shall take his brothers wife, it is impurity..they shall be childless"
"If a man shall take his brothers wife, it is impurity..they shall be childless"
Concluded between Henry VII & James IV
William Warham becomes Archbishop of Canterbury and emerges as a senior figure in Henry VII's government and church.
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