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Historical Events in 1485

  • Jun 1 Matthias of Hungary takes Vienna from Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III
  • Jun 28 Gent/Brugge/Ieper recognize Maximilian of Austria as regent of Netherlands

Henry Tudor Returns

Aug 1 Henry Tudor's army sails to England (future Henry VII)

Battle of Bosworth Field

Aug 22 Battle of Bosworth Field: Henry Tudor's forces defeat English King Richard III during last battle in the Wars of the Roses. Richard is killed, the last English monarch to die in battle.