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Events in 1487

The year 1487 was marked by significant events across various regions. In England, King Henry VII convened a meeting of the Privy Council at Sheen Palace to discuss a response to rumors of a rebellion led by a person posing as Edward Plantagenet, the 17th Earl of Warwick. This move aimed to address potential instability in the kingdom.

In Spain, the town of Vélez in Messiano Granada became the first conquest of the Christian invasion by Castilla and Aragon, surrendering after ten days. The siege of Málaga began shortly thereafter, with Hamet el Zegri defending against a larger contingent of aragoneses and kastilians.

Meanwhile, Lambert Simnel, a supporter of King Richard III who was leading a rebellion against King Henry VII, was crowned "King Edward VI of England" in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland. However, this attempt to oust Henry VII from power ultimately failed with the defeat of the Yorkists at the Battle of Stoke.

The Battle of Stoke on June 16 marked the last rebellion of the House of York in the English Wars of the Roses, as King Henry VII's army defeated the weakly equipped Yorkist forces under John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln. This victory solidified Henry VII's position and brought an end to the conflict.

Politics and World Affairs

The year 1487 also saw significant developments in politics and world affairs. In England, Richard Foxe became Bishop of Exeter on January 29. The following month, King Henry VIII convened a meeting with his Privy Council at Sheen Palace to address concerns about potential rebellion.

In Europe, the Grand Principality of Moscow began its siege of Kazan as troops led by Daniil Kholmsky clashed over succession issues in the Khanate of Kazan. This conflict highlighted tensions within the region's power structures.

Asia and Pre-Columbian America

In China, the Ming Dynasty continued to govern under Emperor Hongzhi, who reigned from September 22, 1487, following the death of Xianzong on September 9. The Aztec Empire was also marked by significant events, including the inauguration of the Grand Temple of Tenochtitlan in February.

In Pre-Columbian America, Tupac Yupanqui continued to reign over the Inca Empire since 1471.