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Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

When
1486
Where
Westminster Abbey
Episodes
1

Henry VII and Elizabeth of York married on 18 January 1486 at Westminster Abbey, uniting the houses of Lancaster and York. The union was later approved by a papal bull from Pope Innocent VIII dated March 1486.

Episodes

  1. 18 January 1486 · Westminster AbbeyMarriage Ceremony

    Henry VII and Elizabeth of York were married at Westminster Abbey on 18 January 1486, officiated by Cardinal Bourchier.

Background and detail

The Wedding. The marriage took place on 18 January 1486 at Westminster Abbey, officiated by Cardinal Bourchier, Archbishop of Canterbury. The event formally united the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The Tudor rose became a royal symbol for England upon this marriage in 1486.

People involved

Sources

  1. Elizabeth of York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  2. Henry VII of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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