1485
Battle of Bosworth Field
Henry Tudor landed in Wales, marched east, and met Richard III in a Leicestershire meadow.
Ak Qoyunlu Fragments
The White Sheep confederation dissolved into competing successor polities across Iran and Iraq after decades of internal struggle.
Caxton Prints Le Morte d'Arthur
William Caxton edited and printed Sir Thomas Malory's vast prose retelling of the Arthurian cycle.
Sweating Sickness Strikes England
A mysterious disease appeared in London shortly after Bosworth: sudden sweating, fever, collapse, and death within hours.
Venice Acquires Rovigo
The Serenissima extended its mainland empire in the Polesine region after a brief war with Ferrara.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1485?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1485. The most significant is Battle of Bosworth Field: Henry Tudor landed in Wales, marched east, and met Richard III in a Leicestershire meadow.
What era was 1485 part of?
1485 falls within the Late Middle Ages (1301-1500). Plague, papal schism, and the seeds of nation-states.
Which regions saw notable events in 1485?
The events from 1485 span Europe and Middle East.