Richard III 1483-1485

By MissGDevine
  • 1483

    Richard III of England imprisons and then likely murders the two young sons of the late Edward IV, the 'Princes in the Tower'.

  • 1483

    A plot to overthrow Richard III of England is foiled. The Duke of Buckingham is executed.

  • Period: 1483 to 1483

    Reign of Edward V of England

  • Apr 9, 1483

    Edward IV of England dies of a stroke at Westminster.

  • Jul 6, 1483

    Coronation of Richard III of England in Westminster Abbey.

  • 1484

    Richard III of England creates the Council of the North.

  • 1484

    Richard III of England establishes the Royal College of Arms.

  • Apr 9, 1484

    Death of Prince Edward, Richard III of England's son and heir.

  • 1485

    Death of Queen Anne Neville, wife of Richard III of England.

  • Aug 8, 1485

    Henry Tudor, future Henry VII of England, lands with an army of French mercenaries at Milford Haven in South Wales.

  • Aug 22, 1485

    Henry Tudor, future Henry VII of England, wins the Battle of Bosworth Field where Richard III of England is killed.

  • Oct 30, 1485

    Coronation of Henry VII of England in Westminster Abbey.