Henry Tudor Created Prince of Wales (Later Henry VIII)
February 18, 1503
Henry Tudor created Prince of Wales (later Henry VIII). This February 18, 1503 entry records a moment in Celtic history …
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Perkin Warbeck, Pretender to English Throne, Lands at Sennen, Cornwall and Raises a Cornish Army.
September 7, 1497
Perkin Warbeck (c. 1474 - November 23, 1499) was a pretender to the English throne during the reign of King Henry VII of …
Garret More Fitzgerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, Is Arrested in Dublin by Sir Edward Poynings
February 27, 1495
Garret More Fitzgerald, 8th Earl of Kildare, is arrested in Dublin by Sir Edward Poynings. This February 27, 1495 entry …
A Bull From Pope Alexander VI Confirmed the Foundation of Aberdeen University
February 10, 1495
The establishment of the University of Aberdeen was confirmed by a papal bull issued by Pope Alexander VI. Pope …
Poynings' Law Enacted, Strengthened English Crown Control Over Irish Parilment
December 1, 1494
Poynings’ Law is a piece of legislation that was enacted in 1494 in the Parliament of Ireland during the reign of …
Poynings Lands at Howth and Summons a Parliament to Drogheda. He Then Campaigns in the North
October 13, 1494
Poynings lands at Howth and summons a parliament to Drogheda. He then campaigns in the north. This October 13, 1494 …
Edward Poynings, Known for His Introduction of Poynings Law, Is Appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland
September 13, 1494
Edward Poynings is appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland in 1494 under King Henry VII. He is best known for introducing …
Kildare, Who Has Been Suspected of Supporting Perkin Warbeck, Is Given a General Pardon
March 30, 1493
Gerald FitzGerald, 8th Earl of Kildare KG (born c. 1456 – c. 3 September 1513), known variously as “Garret the …
Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland, Born
November 28, 1489
Margaret Tudor (28 November 1489 – 18 October 1541) was Queen of Scotland from 1503 until 1513 by marriage to King James …
Treaty of Dordrecht, Henry VII of England and Holy Roman Emperor Maxmillian Agree to Uphold Breton Independence
February 14, 1489
Treaty of Dordrecht, Henry VII of England and Holy Roman Emperor Maxmillian agree to uphold Breton independence. This …
Treaty of Sable, Charles VIII of France Makes Peace With Fransez II of Brittany.
August 20, 1488
Treaty of Sable, Charles VIII of France makes peace with Fransez II of Brittany. This August 20, 1488 entry records a …
Breton Army of Fransex II Is Defeated at Battle of Saint-Aubin-Du-Cormier
July 29, 1488
The Battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier took place on 28 July 1488, between the forces of King Charles VIII of France, and …