Death of Edward IV and usurpation of the throne by Richard of Gloucester. Failed rebellion by the Duke of Buckingham.
Deaths of Richard III’s only heir and his wife, Queen Anne.
Invasion by Henry Tudor; Richard III defeated and killed at Bosworth. Henry VII recognised as King by Parliament.
Marriage between Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Act of Resumption passed.
Defeat of the Lambert Simnel rebellion. Law against illegal retaining passed.
Treaty of Redon with Brittany. Formation of marriage alliance with Spain at Medina del Campo.
First appearance of the Pretender, Perkin Warbeck.
Treaty of Etaples agreed with France.
Execution of Sir William Stanley, for collusion with Margaret of Burgundy.
Trade treaty Magnus Intercursus agreed with Burgundy.
Outbreak of the Cornish rebellion, also involving Perkin Warbeck and support from Scotland. Defeat of the rebellion and capture of Warbeck.
Truce signed with the Scots at Ayton.
First voyage of John Cabot.
Execution of Perkin Warbeck and the Earl of Warwick.
Truce with Scotland confirmed by treaty.
Katherine of Aragon remarried to Prince Henry. Death of Queen Elizabeth.
New laws passed against livery and maintenance.
Trade treaty of Malus Intercursus agreed with Burgundy.
Death of Henry VII and peaceful accession of Henry VIII.
