Monthly Archives: February 2017

1486 – Henry VII (Tudor) married Elizabeth of York uniting houses of York and Lancaster. 1487 – Battle of Stoke Field: In final engagement of the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII, defeats Yorkist army “led” by Lambert Simnel (who … Continue reading →

1066 – Harold II is crowned king the day after Edward the Confessor dies. Tostig and Harold Hardraada of Norway invade England: Harold defeats them at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, killing both; Battle of Hastings: 19 days after battle … Continue reading →