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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Henry_VII_of_EnglandHenry VII of England - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the life and reign of Henry VII, the first monarch of the House of Tudor and the last king to win his throne on the battlefield. Find out his ancestry, marriage, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article.

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Learn about Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor dynasty and the ender of the Wars of the Roses. Explore his early life, his claim to the throne, his battles, his marriages, and his legacy.

   • Henry VII is known for successfully ending the War of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York and for founding the Tudor dynasty.
   • Henry VII declared himself king by just title of inheritance and by the judgment of God in battle, after slaying Richard III at the Battle of Boswo...
   • Henry VII was succeeded by his second son, Henry VIII. Henry VIII had become heir to the throne when his elder brother, Arthur, died in 1502.

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4. www.worldhistory.org › Henry_VII_of_EnglandHenry VII of England - World History Encyclopedia

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   Apr 7, 2020 · Learn about the first Tudor king who defeated Richard III and ended the Wars of the Roses in 1485 CE. Find out how he ruled, married, and died in this comprehensive article.

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5. www.royal.uk › henry-viiHenry VII (r. 1485-1509) - The Royal Family

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   Jun 28, 2017 · Learn about Henry VII, who ended the Wars of the Roses and married Elizabeth of York to unite the Houses of York and Lancaster. Find out how he strengthened the monarchy, suppressed pretenders, and left a full treasury for his son Henry VIII.

6. englishhistory.net › tudor › monarchsHenry VII Facts & Information Biography - EnglishHistory.net

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   Feb 4, 2015 · Learn about the life and reign of Henry VII, the first Tudor king of England who ended the Wars of the Roses and married Elizabeth of York. Discover his complex ancestry, his claim to the throne, his victory at Bosworth Field and his legacy.

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   Who was Henry VII?

   • Henry VII, orig. Henry Tudor, earl of Richmond, (born Jan. 28, 1457, Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales—died April 21, 1509, Richmond, Surrey, Eng.), King of England (1485–1509) and founder of the Tudor dynasty. As earl of Richmond and a kinsman in the House of Lancaster, he fled to Brittany after the triumph of the Yorkist forces in 1471.

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   When did Henry VII become a king?

   • The new king was crowned Henry VII of England (r. 1485-1509 CE) on 30 October 1485 CE in Westminster Abbey and, marrying Elizabeth of York (b. 1466 CE), daughter of Edward IV on 18 January 1486 CE, the two rival houses were finally united and a new one created: the Tudors.

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   How old was Henry VII when he was born?

   • Henry VII was born on 28 January 1457 at Pembroke Castle, in the English-speaking portion of Pembrokeshire known as Little England beyond Wales. He was the only child of Lady Margaret Beaufort, who was 13 years old at the time, and Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond who, at 26, died three months before his birth. [ 1 ]

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   Why was Henry VII important to the Tudor dynasty?

   • Henry VII was the founder of the Tudor dynasty, unifying the warring factions in the Wars of the Roses. Although supported by Lancastrians and Yorkists alienated by Richard III's deposition of his nephew, Edward V, Henry VII's first task was to secure his position.

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   Who succeeded Henry VIII if he died?

   • When he died, his only surviving son, Henry VIII, succeeded him without a breath of opposition. Henry VII, king of England (1485–1509), who succeeded in ending the Wars of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York and founded the Tudor dynasty. His son was Henry VIII.

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   What did Henry VII do before he was crowned?

   • Known as Henry of Richmond or Henry Tudor before he was crowned, Henry VII was the first Tudor king. Despite having to deal with three pretenders to his throne and two minor rebellions, Henry's reign was largely peaceful and prosperous as, like a master auditor, he steadily increased the health of the state's finances.

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9. www.historyextra.com › period › tudorHenry VII: your guide to the first Tudor king - HistoryExtra

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   Feb 18, 2021 · Henry VII (1457­­–1509) was the first monarch of the House of Tudor, ruling as king of England for 24 years from 1485 until 1509. He is often credited with ending the Wars of the Roses and fathering one of history’s most famous royal dynasties.