Richard III 1483-1485 By MissGDevine 1483 Richard III of England imprisons and then likely murders the two young sons of the late Edward IV, the 'Princes in the Tower'. 1483 A plot to overthrow Richard III of England is foiled. The Duke of Buckingham is executed. Period: 1483 to 1483 Reign of Edward V of England Apr 9, 1483 Edward IV of England dies of a stroke at Westminster. Jul 6, 1483 Coronation of Richard III of England in Westminster Abbey. 1484 Richard III of England creates the Council of the North. 1484 Richard III of England establishes the Royal College of Arms. Apr 9, 1484 Death of Prince Edward, Richard III of England's son and heir. 1485 Death of Queen Anne Neville, wife of Richard III of England. Aug 8, 1485 Henry Tudor, future Henry VII of England, lands with an army of French mercenaries at Milford Haven in South Wales. Aug 22, 1485 Henry Tudor, future Henry VII of England, wins the Battle of Bosworth Field where Richard III of England is killed. Oct 30, 1485 Coronation of Henry VII of England in Westminster Abbey.