Henry VII and the end of the Wars of the Roses Isabel Silla
Henry VII Born in Wales in 1457 Parents: Edmund Tudor and Lady Margaret Beaufort Important role in establishing the new monarchy Foundations of wealthy nation and powerful monarchy
Henry VII War and glory were bad for business Brought unity to the houses of York and Lancaster Increased England’s influence in Europe – made important alliances
Henry VII Arranged marriage between his son Arthur and the daughter of the king of Spain – Catherine of Aragon Arthur died – Henry VII secured Catherine to his other son Henry VIII Marriage between Margaret and James IV of Scotland Kept England out of European wars Accumulated an immense fortune
End of the Wars of the Roses At Bosworth Field Henry VII (Lancastrian) defeated the royal army and was crowned king He married Edward IV’s daughter and with that, united the rival houses
The “Tudor” rose The unity of the 2 houses was symbolised by this red and white rose
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