Some Important Events of Henry VII's Reign

Defeat of King Richard III,Crowned as King of England

Aug 22, 1485

Marriage to Elizabeth of York

Jan 18, 1486

Daughter of Edward IV, cementing his claim to the throne.
United the Houses of York and Lancaster

First Son, Prince Arthur of Wales born

Sep 20, 1486

Battle of Stoke, defeated Lambert Simnel

Jun 16, 1487

Firmly cemented his place as King, seen as the 'real' end to the War of the Roses

Second son, Prince Henry was born

Jun 28, 1491

Prince Henry, the future King Henry VIII was born

Final Defeat of Perkin Warbek

Nov 23, 1499

Aftern 10 years of waffling around, Perkin Warbeck was finally captured. Was captured in 1497, but was actually hung now.

Prince Arthur and Katherine of Aragon are Married

Nov 14, 1501

The marriage secured the political alliance with Spain

His son, Prince Arthur, dies

Apr 2, 1502

With the loss of his first-born son, Henry VII now had to train Henry for the role as King, as well as obtaining permission for Katherine to marry Hanry so that they could keep the dowry and the pollitical alliance with Spain

Henry VII dies

Apr 21, 1509

King Henry VII dies and the throne is left to his son Henry VIII