Historedia
Person

Henry VII

Events
12
Episodes
20
Years
1485–1509

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Henry VII, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Bosworth and Coronation of Henry VII

    1485

    Role: Lancastrian claimant and victor

    1. 30 October 1485 · Westminster AbbeyCoronation of Henry VII

      Henry VII was crowned at Westminster Abbey, formalizing his claim to the English throne.

  2. Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

    1486

    Role: King of England, House of Lancaster

    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.

  3. Lambert Simnel Rebellion and Battle of Stoke Field

    1487

    Role: King of England

    1. 24 May 1487 · Christ Church Cathedral, DublinCoronation of Simnel

      Simnel was crowned King Edward VI in Dublin on 24 May 1487 with Irish support.

    2. 16 June 1487 · East Stoke, NottinghamshireBattle of Stoke Field

      Henry VII's forces defeated the Yorkist rebels at East Stoke on 16 June 1487.

  4. Arthur Tudor named Prince of Wales

    1489–1490

    Role: King of England

    1. 29 November 1489 · EnglandAppointment as Prince of Wales

      Arthur was appointed Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester on 29 November 1489, following his knighthood in the Order of the Bath.

    2. 27 February 1490 · Palace of WestminsterInvestiture Ceremony

      The formal investiture of Arthur as Prince of Wales took place at the Palace of Westminster on 27 February 1490.

  5. Grant of city charter to Southwold by Henry VII

    1489

    Role: King of England

    1. 1489 · Southwold, SuffolkIssuance of Town Charter

      Henry VII granted Southwold a town charter in 1489, recognizing its status following its rise as a trading port.

  6. Peace of Étaples

    1492

    Role: King of England

    1. November 1492 · ÉtaplesSigning of the Peace

      Charles VIII and Henry VII signed the Peace of Étaples in November 1492, ending French support for Warbeck and recognizing French rights to Brittany.

  7. Cornish Rebellion of 1497

    1496–1497

    Role: King of England

    1. 1496–1497 · CornwallTaxation and Stannary Suspension

      Henry VII levied heavy taxes and suspended Cornish tin-mining privileges, creating the economic conditions for the rebellion.

    2. 13 June 1497 · Hounslow Heath, near LondonMarch to London

      The rebel army marched from Cornwall to London, gathering support from other counties, while royal forces moved to intercept them.

    3. 17 June 1497 · Deptford Bridge, River RavensbourneBattle of Deptford Bridge

      The rebels were defeated by Henry VII's forces at Deptford Bridge on 17 June 1497, ending the uprising.

    4. 27 June 1497 · Tyburn, LondonExecutions and Punishment

      Rebel leaders An Gof and Flamank were executed at Tyburn on 27 June 1497, with their remains displayed in London and Cornwall.

  8. John Cabot's 1497 Voyage

    1497

    Role: King of England and Commissioner

    1. 2 May 1497 · Port of departureDeparture from Bristol

      Cabot's expedition departed Bristol on 2 May 1497 aboard the Matthew, sailing westward under royal commission.

    2. 6 August 1497 · Port of returnReturn to Bristol

      The Matthew returned to Bristol on 6 August 1497, completing the voyage and leading to Cabot's royal pension.

  9. Execution of Perkin Warbeck

    1499

    Role: King of England

    1. 1499 · Tower of LondonEscape Attempt

      Warbeck and the Earl of Warwick attempted to escape from the Tower of London in 1499.

  10. Construction of Henry VII's Chapel at Westminster Abbey Begins

    1502–1503

    Role: Commissioner and Funder

    1. 1502 · Eastern end of Westminster AbbeyDemolition of Old Chapel

      The 13th-century Lady Chapel was demolished in 1502 to make way for the new foundation.

    2. January 24, 1503 · Westminster AbbeyStart of Construction

      Construction of the new Henry VII Chapel began on January 24, 1503.

  11. Accession of Henry VIII

    1509

    Role: King of England

    1. April 1509 · EnglandAccession of Henry VIII

      Henry VIII succeeded Henry VII as King of England in April 1509.

    2. 24 June 1509 · Westminster Abbey, LondonCoronation at Westminster Abbey

      Henry VIII and Catherine were crowned at Westminster Abbey in June 1509.

  12. Prosecution of lords for private armies by Henry VII

    undated

    Role: King of England

    1. unknown · EnglandEnactment of Livery Laws

      Henry VII enacted laws against livery and maintenance to address the practice of lords maintaining retainers who wore their badges.

Sources

  1. Battle of Bosworth Field Wikipedia
  2. Henry VII of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  3. Elizabeth of York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  4. Lambert Simnel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  5. Battle of Stoke Field Wikipedia
  6. Arthur, Prince of Wales Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
  7. Peace of Étaples Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-05
  8. Cornish rebellion of 1497 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  9. John Cabot Wikipedia
  10. Perkin Warbeck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
  11. Henry VII Chapel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12
  12. Henry VIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16