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Jul 12, 2024 · King Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, disappeared in 1483 and were never seen again, although speculation over their fate has raged ever since. Prof Thornton’s new article looks at evidence that explores King Henry VII’s relationship with the Tower of London, where Tyrell’s confession was allegedly made.
2 days ago · Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England .
6 days ago · Anne's paternal grandparents were Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York (who claimed the rights of the House of York to the English throne) and Cecily Neville, and her maternal grandparents were Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers, and Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Dowager Duchess of Bedford.
Jun 24, 2024 · Comprising the Reigns of Henry VI., Edward IV., and Richard III From an early translation, preserved among the MSS. of the old royal library in the British Museum ; edited by Henry Ellis. Online free at HathiTrust Digital Library
5 days ago · During these crises Richard, 3rd Duke of York, ruled the kingdom as protector. Domestic rivalries and the loss of France. In the first period of the reign John, Duke of Bedford, proved to be as able a commander in the French war as had his brother Henry V.
6 days ago · At Parliament the Duke of York claimed the throne as heir to Richard II. The Commons and judges refused to consider a matter so high, leaving it to the Lords’ decision. During the fortnight of debate the Lancastrians regrouped, and when Richard met them at Wakefield , he was defeated and killed.
3 days ago · Richard of Gloucester appeared in York towards the end of the month, exacted an oath to Edward V from the northern nobles and perhaps the city authorities, and borrowed money for his journey to London from, among others, Miles Metcalfe, one of his councillors who was also recorder of York.
