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
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
Timeline: Key Dates in the Life and Reign of Richard III (1452–1485)
Richard III, the last king of the House of York and the final English monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, is one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures in English history. His brief reign (1483–1485) marked the dramatic end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor era. While long vilified as a murderous usurper, modern sch
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