1461 Collection

Battle of Towton / Doyle
Lord Fauconbridge at the Battle of Towton

Edward Iv / Players / 16 / 50
KING EDWARD IV Reigned 1461 - 1483

Edward IV Crowned
Edward IV is crowned at Westminster

BUEIL, John V of (1406-1477). Noble French, companion in the military campaign of Joan of Arc. Fighting in a city square. Illustration in Le Jouvencel (1461-1466) Folio 155 r

The Battle of Towton, West Riding of Yorkshire, fought in a snowstorm on 29 March 1461, during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). It was a Yorkist victory. Date: 1461

Rice, Oryza sativa close up
1461 Rice, Oryza sativa close up

Louis Xi Enters Paris Events France 30 August
louis, xi, enters, paris, events, france, 30, august, 1461, death, charles, vii, reign, will, troubled, one, continually, threatened, duc, de, bourgogne, history, historical, 10188997

Louis 11, 55e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1461, mort en 1483 (coloured engraving)
2799677 Louis 11, 55e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1461, mort en 1483 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis 11, 55e roi de France)

Louis XI, 55e roi, monte sur le trone en 1461, mort en 1483 (coloured engraving)
2799575 Louis XI, 55e roi, monte sur le trone en 1461, mort en 1483 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI, 55e roi)

Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461, and died in 1483 (engraving)
6020295 Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461, and died in 1483 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461)

Charles 7, 54e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1422, mort en 1461 (coloured engraving)
2799675 Charles 7, 54e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1422, mort en 1461 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles 7, 54e roi de France)

Charles VII dit le Victorieux, 54e roi, monte sur le trone en 1422, mort en 1461 (coloured engraving)
2799574 Charles VII dit le Victorieux, 54e roi, monte sur le trone en 1422, mort en 1461 (coloured engraving) by French School

BATTLE OF TOWTON / DOYLE
Lord Fauconbridge at the Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461. Date: 1461

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Turkey, Istanbul, The Nuruosmaniye Kapisi Gate, an entrance to the Grand Bazaar

Portrait Boy Fancy Dress Nicolas de Largillierre
Portrait of a Boy in Fancy Dress; Nicolas de Largillierre (French, 1656 - 1746); about 1710 - 1714; Oil on canvas; 114.9 x 146.1 cm (45 1, 4 x 57 1, 2 in.)

Initial E David Lifting up Soul God Franco dei
Initial E: David Lifting up His Soul to God; Franco dei Russi (Italian, active about 1453 - 1482); Ferrara, Italy; about 1455 - 1461; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial T Isaac Esau Attributed Franco dei Russi
Initial T: Isaac and Esau; Attributed to Franco dei Russi (Italian, active about 1453 - 1482); Ferrara, Italy; about 1455 - 1461; Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 58.1 × 41.5 cm (22 7)

Edward IV of England
KING EDWARD IV Reigned 1461-1483. Date: 1442 - 1483

Regina Fugger
REGINA FUGGER Member of prominent German banking family. Date: 1461 - 1535

Manuscript with story about a dog and a wolf
Page from an illustrated manuscript with a story entitled The Dog and the Wolf, in a collection of fables by Ulrich Boner, Der Edelstein The Precious Stone), completed circa 1349

BUEIL, John V of (1406-1477). Charles VIII returned a letter Joan of Arc. Illustration in Le Jouvencel (1461-1466). Narrative describing the siege of Orleans in 1429 during the Hundred Years War

Portrait Ecclesiastic ca 1461 Metalpoint black chalk
Artokoloro

Standing Youth Leaning Long Staff recto Seated Man
Artokoloro

Standing Youth Holding Club recto Temptation
Artokoloro

Domenico Veneziano, Italian (c. 1410-1461), Saint John in the Desert, c. 1445-1450, tempera on panel

Bernhard Strigel, Saint Mary Salome and Her Family, German, 1460-1461-1528, c. 1520-1528, oil on panel

Bernhard Strigel, Saint Mary Cleophas and Her Family, German, 1460-1461-1528, c. 1520-1528, oil on panel

Cassino Castle
Castle Hill in Cassino, Italy, circa 1930. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Edward IV (1442-1483) King of England (1461). Plantagenet of Yorkist line. Anonymous. Painting on panel. Anonymous

Edward IV (1442-1483) king of England March 1461 to October 1470 and April 1471-1483. With the help of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, he was declared king in 1461

Louis XI (1423-83) a member of the Valois dynasty, king of France from 1461. Copperplate engraving, 1793

St Williams College
St. Williams College, York, England, was originally built in 1461 as a college for Minster priests. This splendid timered building was altered in the 15th and 16th centuries Date: 15th century

Owen Tudors Birthplace
Plas Penmynydd, the Welsh farmhouse near Pentraeth, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, where OWEN TUDOR (1400 - 1461), father of Edmund Tudor and grandfather of King Henry VII, was born. Date: 13th century

Sacre of Louis XI
The sacre of Louis XI at Reims

Henry Vi / Engraved Taylor
HENRY VI Reigned 1422-1461 and 1470-1471 Date: 1421 - 1471

Towton Battle Monument
The Battle Monument, Towton, Yorkshire, England, which marks the site where the Yorkists gained victory over the Lancastrians during the Wars of the Roses

Henry VI of England
Reigned 1422-1461

Book Given to Charles 7
CHARLES VII, KING OF FRANCE A Dominican monk presenting his book to the king who is surrounded by courtiers and royal hangers-on

Henry Vi / Players / 15 / 50
HENRY VI OF ENGLAND Reigned 1422 - 1461 Date: 1421 - 1471

15th Century Men
Three men of 15th century England

Costume / Men / Peasant / 1461
A peasant in plain grey-green tunic and brown hood

Costume / 1461 Aristos
A 15th century aristocrat and his wife: both are richly dressed, and she is reading a book (a sure sign of affluence) Date: 1461

Charles VII (Colour)
CHARLES VII king of France

Louis Xi / France / Thevet
LOUIS XI KING OF FRANCE The son of Charles VII, he ruled from 1461-1483

Louis XI King of France
LOUIS XI KING OF FRANCE The son of Charles VII, he ruled from 1461-1483

Charles Vii / Victorious
CHARLES VII THE VICTORIOUS KING OF FRANCE Portrait in a round frame

Anne De Beaujeu
ANNE DE BEAUJEU (or DE FRANCE) daughter of Louis XI, regent during the minority of her brother Charles VIII, ruling firmly, bravely and wisely

Charles VII at Court
CHARLES VII is presented with a book of heraldry by its author, Giles Bonnet

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In the year 1461, history witnessed a series of momentous events that shaped the destinies of nations and individuals. The Battle of Towton, fought on a snowy day in West Riding of Yorkshire, marked a turning point in the Wars of the Roses. As swords clashed and arrows flew through the blizzard, Edward IV emerged victorious, securing his claim to the English throne. Meanwhile, across the channel in France, Louis XI ascended to power as its 55th king. Known for his cunning strategies and political prowess, he entered Paris triumphantly on August 30th amidst grand celebrations. His reign would last until 1483. Amidst these royal intrigues and battles for power, other notable figures also made their mark. John V de Bueil, a noble French companion known for his loyalty and bravery stood by Louis XI's side throughout his reign. While kings rose and fell during this tumultuous period in Europe's history, nature continued its timeless cycles. A close-up image captures rice plants (Oryza sativa) thriving despite it all - a reminder that life persists even amidst chaos. From Charles VII's victory over England to Edward IV's rise to power; from battles fought with steel to those waged with words - 1461 was an era where thrones were won or lost at every turn. These colored engravings immortalize these significant moments for generations to come. As we reflect upon this pivotal year in history – when crowns were claimed and kingdoms reshaped – let us remember how our world is shaped not only by great men but also by ordinary people who play their part silently yet significantly behind the scenes.