Controversies and Rule

Summer 1483 – Disappearance of the Princes in the Tower Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, are last seen in the Tower of London. Their mysterious disappearance remains one of history’s most debated events. Many have accused Richard of ordering their deaths, though no conclusive evidence exists. October 1483 – Buckingham’s

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Duke of Gloucester and Loyalty to Edward IV

1471 – Richard fights at the Battles of Barnet and Tewkesbury At age 18, Richard proves himself on the battlefield, helping to crush the Lancastrian resistance. He is rewarded with the title Duke of Gloucester. 1472 – Marriage to Anne Neville Richard marries Anne Neville, the younger daughter of the Earl of Warwick and widow of Edward of

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Historical Significance

The Battle of Bosworth was more than a military victory—it was a moment of profound political transformation. It marked: The end of medieval England and the beginning of the early modern period. The demise of feudal baronial power, as Henry moved swiftly to centralize authority and control the nobility. The beginning of the Tudor

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