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   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]

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Henry-VII-king-ofHenry VII | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Henry VIII had become heir to the throne when his elder brother, Arthur, died in 1502. Henry VII (born January 28, 1457, Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales—died April 21, 1509, Richmond, Surrey, England) was the king of England (1485–1509), who succeeded in ending the Wars of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York and founded ...

   • 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 · Henry VII of England ruled as king from 1485 to 1509 CE. Henry, representing the Lancaster cause during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487 CE), defeated and killed his predecessor the Yorkist king Richard III of England (r. 1483-1485 CE) at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 CE. Known as Henry of Richmond or Henry Tudor before he was crowned, Henry ...

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5. www.historyhit.com › facts-about-henry-vii-the10 Facts About Henry VII – the First Tudor King - History Hit

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   • His claim to the throne came through his mother. Henry’s mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort, was an intelligent and learned woman, said to be the heir of John of Gaunt after the extinction of Henry V’s line.
   • He spent much of his early life under protection or in exile. His father, Edmund Tudor, was captured by the Yorkists and died in prison 3 months before Henry’s birth, and his mother was only 13 when he was born.
   • He secured his claim by marrying Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV and niece of Richard III. He did not marry Elizabeth until after his coronation, which underlined that he ruled in his own right.
   • The Tudor rose was born. The emblem of a white and red rose was adopted as one of the king’s badges, meant to symbolise the union of the Houses of Lancaster (red rose) and York (white rose).

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   Feb 4, 2015 · Henry VII, c1500, by Michael Sittow. Margaret Beaufort’s father John succeeded to the earldom of Somerset in 1418 and, after a life of military embarrassment (including seventeen years in a French prison), he married Margaret Beauchamp, daughter of Sir John Beauchamp of Blestoe.

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   Jun 28, 2017 · 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. In 1486 he married Elizabeth of York, eldest daughter of Edward IV, thus uniting ...

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   • Here, Nathen Amin reveals more about the victor of Bosworth Field who went on to found the Tudor dynasty 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.

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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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   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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   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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   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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   Why was Henry VII a great king?

   • Henry VII’s reign was characterised by his success at restoring the power and stability of the English monarchy after the civil war, as well as his talent for replenishing the fortunes of an effectively bankrupt exchequer. Nathen Amin and Matt Lewis explore Henry VII's rise to power. Here are 10 facts about this fascinating king: 1.

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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.