Age of Absolutism-England

By christina.off
  • Period: Jan 1, 1455 to Dec 31, 1485

    Age of Absolutism in England

  • Mar 21, 1455

    Wars of the Roses

    Wars of the Roses
    The start of the Wars of the Roses --- The War of the Roses was a battle fought between the Lancaster family and the York family over the throne. It was given its name because thte York family was represented by a white rose and the Lancaster family wwas represented by a red rose. LInk for picture: http://warsoftherosesmm.blogspot.com/2011/05/who-fought-in-wars-o-fthe-roses.html
  • Jul 10, 1460

    Battle of Northampton

    The Batte of Northampton starts (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Dec 30, 1460

    Battle of Wakefield

    Battle of Wakefield starts (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Mar 12, 1470

    French support England

    The French support an England invasion led by Margaret, Warwick, and Clarence (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Mar 12, 1470

    Henry back to power

    Henry was briefly restored to the throne of England (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Mar 12, 1471

    Invasion

    King Edward IV has an invasion in England and wins (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Mar 12, 1471

    Victory again

    King Edward wins another victory (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Mar 12, 1471

    Continued rule

    King Edward continues his rule. (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Mar 12, 1471

    Imprisoned

    King Henry VI is imprisoned at the Tower of London
  • May 12, 1471

    Prisoners

    King Edward IV takes Queen Margaret and her daughter in law, Anne Neville as prisoners (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • May 22, 1471

    Death for Henry

    King Henry VI dies at the Tower of London
  • Mar 12, 1483

    Coronation

    Edward IV’s 2 sons decide to take the throne together and go through coronation (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Mar 12, 1483

    Coronation cancelled

    The coronation is cancelled and the throne is handed down to the uncle, Richard and is declared King Richard III (The exact day is not correct, but the events are still in order)
  • Apr 9, 1483

    Death for Edward

    King Edward dies
  • Mar 12, 1485

    Platagenet family's rule ends

    At the Battle of Bosworth King Richard III dies and the Pantagenet family's rule ends for more than 300 years.