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King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV

Anne of York (2 November 1475 – 23 November 1511) was the fifth daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville. Soon after the death of her father and the usurpation…

Anne of York (2 November 1475 – 23 November 1511) was the fifth daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville.

Soon after the death of her father and the usurpation of the throne by her uncle Richard III, Anne, who was about eight years old, was declared illegitimate among the other children of Edward IV by Elizabeth Woodville. The princess's mother, fearing for the children's lives, moved them to Westminster Abbey, where the late king's family received asylum and spent about a year. After the king promised not to harm his brother's family, Anne and her older sisters went to the court.

When Richard III was killed, and Henry Tudor took the throne under the name of Henry VII, the act recognising the children of Edward IV as bastards was cancelled.

Historical Significance

Anne of York (2 November 1475 – 23 November 1511) was the fifth daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville.

Key People

Henry VII

Events Before

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  2. Battle of Bosworth Field: Henry Tudor's forces defeat English King Richard III during the last battle in the Wars of the

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  3. Matthias of Hungary takes Vienna from Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III

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  4. Gent/Brugge/Ieper recognize Maximilian of Austria as regent of Netherlands

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  5. Richard III dies

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Events After

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    Founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak marries Mata Sulakhani in Batala

  2. The first German Beer Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) is promulgated in Munich by Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, stating that b

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  3. Bell chimes invented

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  4. Portuguese explorer Pêro da Covilhã departs Santarém on a mission to India and Abyssinia - succeeds in reaching both, la

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  5. Imposter Lambert Simnel crowned as King Edward VI in Dublin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on January 18, 1486?
Anne of York (2 November 1475 – 23 November 1511) was the fifth daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville. Soon after the death of her father and the usurpation of the throne by her uncle Richard III, Anne, who was about eight years old, was declared illegitimate among the other children of Edward IV by Elizabeth Woodville. The princess's mother, fearing for the children's lives, moved them to Westminster Abbey, where the late king's family received asylum and spent about a year.
Why is King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV significant?
Anne of York (2 November 1475 – 23 November 1511) was the fifth daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville.
Who was involved in King Henry VII of England marries Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV?
Key figures include Henry VII.

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