1486 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1450s 1460s 1470s – 1480s – 1490s 1500s 1510s |
| Years: | 1483 1484 1485 – 1486 – 1487 1488 1489 |
The year 1486 was a common year, which means it had 365 days and did not include an extra leap day. It began on a Sunday in the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used at that time. This year was important for England, as it marked a new beginning after a long period of conflict.
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A Royal Wedding Unites England
The Marriage of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
A very important event happened on January 18, 1486. King Henry VII of England married Elizabeth of York. This wedding was much more than just a celebration; it was a major step towards peace in England.
Ending the Wars of the Roses
For many years, England had been torn apart by a series of civil wars known as the Wars of the Roses. These wars were fought between two powerful families, or "houses," who both wanted to rule England:
- The House of Lancaster, whose symbol was a red rose.
- The House of York, whose symbol was a white rose.
King Henry VII was from the House of Lancaster. Elizabeth of York was from the House of York. Their marriage brought these two rival families together. It helped to heal the country and finally end the long and bloody Wars of the Roses. This union created a new royal family, the House of Tudor, which would rule England for many years.
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