Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509) was King of England from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He was the first of the House of Tudor to become king. [a] Henry's mother, Margaret Beaufort, was a descendant of the Lancastrian branch of the House of Plantagenet.
- 22 August 1485 – 21 April 1509
- Lady Margaret Beaufort
Apr 17, 2023 · Henry VII, also called (1457–85) Henry Tudor, earl of Richmond, (born January 28, 1457, Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales—died April 21, 1509, Richmond, Surrey, England), 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. Early life
- Who was Henry VII?Henry VII was king of England from 1485 to 1509. Before taking the throne, he was known as Henry Tudor, earl of Richmond.
- When was Henry VII king of England?Henry VII was king of England from 1485 to 1509.
- What is Henry VII known for?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.
- How did Henry VII become king?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...
- Who was Henry VII’s successor?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.
Apr 7, 2020 · 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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Henry VII Tudor King of England; Lord of Ireland Portraitof Henry, holding a red Lancastrian rose, attributed to Michel Sittow King of England Reign 22 August 1485 – 21 April 1509 Coronation 30 October 1485 Predecessor Richard III Successor Henry VIII
- 30 October 1485
- Richard III
- 22 August 1485 – 21 April 1509
- Henry VIII
Jun 28, 2017 · Henry VII (r. 1485-1509) 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.
Apr 28, 2023 · House of Tudor, an English royal dynasty of Welsh origin, which gave five sovereigns to England: Henry VII (reigned 1485–1509); his son, Henry VIII (1509–47); followed by Henry VIII’s three children, Edward VI (1547–53), Mary I (1553–58), and Elizabeth I (1558–1603).
16 Jun 1487 A rebellion against Henry VII of England led by the pretender Lambert Simnel is defeated at the Battle of East Stoke. 1489 - 1492 Henry VII of England sends a force to defend Brittany's independence from France. 1489 A rebellion against Henry VII of England is quashed in Thirsk, Yorkshire. Mar 1489
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Henry VII was King of England from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor. Wikipedia
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