1485    King Henry VII of England is crowned.

1487    The ten-year-old Lambert Simnel is crowned in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland with the name of Edward VI in a bid to threaten King Henry VII's reign.

1492    Peace of Etaples between Henry VII and Charles VIII.

1496    King Henry VII of England issues letters patent to John Cabot and his sons, authorising them to explore unknown lands.

1503    King James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, daughter of King Henry VII of England at Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Scotland.

1509    Henry VIII ascends the throne of England on the death of his father, Henry VII.