The Timeline of the Princes in the Tower

The disappearance of the badly needed sons.

Edward V was born to Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville and was supposed to be King until his uncle, Richard III, took his throne and locked him in the Tower of London.

1464-05-01 00:00:00

The Wedding

Elizabeth Woodville and Edward IV marry.

1469-08-07 00:00:00

Edward's Capture

Edward is captured by Warwick's army and Henry VI is reinstated to the English throne.

1471-04-14 00:00:00

Warwick's Defeat

Edward's modest army attacks Warwick's larger one and Edward wins.

1478-02-18 00:00:00

Death of George

George, Duke of Clarence is executed for treason against Edward IV for siding with Warwick even thought he was originally pardoned. He was drowned in a butt of Malmsey wine.

1483-04-09 00:00:00

Edward IV's death

Edward IV dies of pneumonia and sets in all the motions for the disappearance of the Princes.

1483-06-13 00:00:00

The Execution of Jane Shore and Anthony Rivers

Richard kills his brother's mistress and Elizabeth Woodville's brother Anthony.

1483-06-26 00:00:00

The Princes are imprisoned

The Princes are imprisoned in the Tower of England.

1483-06-26 00:00:00

Richard III sits on the Throne

Richard annuls his brother's marriage declaring his children illegitimate. He sits the throne.

1483-07-01 00:00:00

The Princes Disappear

The Princes vanish.

1484-04-01 00:00:00

Richard's son's death

Richard III's son Edward dies.

1485-08-22 00:00:00

Bosworth Field

Henry Tudor lands in England and the battle commences. Richard III is slain and Henry sits the throne as Henry VII

1486-01-18 00:00:00

Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

Henry VII and Elizabeth of York are married and the Wars of the Roses comes to an end.

The Timeline of the Princes in the Tower

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