1. The Tudors

2. The Battle of Bosworth The Lancaster Family The York Family
We want to rule England!
We want to rule England!

3. Henry of Lancaster defeated Richard of York,
and became King Henry VII of England in 1485.

4. Henry VII married Elizabeth of York.
Why do you think he did this?

5. Henry VIII was the son of Henry VII.
Henry VIII became king in 1509 when his father died.

6. Catherine gave birth to Mary.
Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon, hoping she would give birth to a son.
Divorced
Catherine gave birth to Mary.

7. Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn, hoping she would give birth to a son.
Beheaded
Anne gave birth to Elizabeth.

8. Henry VIII married Jane Seymour, hoping she would give birth to a son.
Died
Jane gave birth to Edward.
Why was Henry so keen to have a son?

9. Unfortunately, Henry thought she was too ugly.
Henry VIII married Anne of Cleeves, hoping to make friends with Germany.
Divorced
Unfortunately, Henry thought she was too ugly.

10. Henry VIII married Catherine Howard, hoping for a pretty young wife.
Beheaded
Catherine was more interested in handsome young men than Henry.

11. Henry died in 1547 a well-looked after king.
Henry VIII married Catherine Parr, hoping for someone to look after him in his old age.
Survived
Henry died in 1547 a well-looked after king.

12. Henry’s only son became King Edward VI.
He died at the age of 16.

13. Henry’s oldest daughter became Queen Mary I.
She is well known for executing many people.

14. Henry’s second daughter became Queen Elizabeth I.
She was the last Tudor monarch.

15. The Tudor Family Tree Henry VII Elizabeth of York Catherine of Aragon
Catherine Parr
Catherine Howard
Anne Boleyn
Anne of Cleves
Jane Seymour
Henry VIII
Mary
Elizabeth
Edward