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Jasper Tudor 1431 – 1495

August 7, 2020October 17, 2017 by Heather Y Wheeler

Jasper Tudor was the uncle of King Henry VII and played an important role in aiding his accession to the throne and the founding of the Tudor dynasty. Childhood Jasper was born in 1431 the third son of Henry V’s widow, Catherine of Valois and Owen Tudor, the keeper of her wardrobe. Both he and … Read more

The Battle of Bosworth Field 22nd August 1485

August 7, 2020July 29, 2017 by Heather Y Wheeler

The Battle of Bosworth Field ended the Wars of the Roses. Henry Tudor was proclaimed King on the battlefield. The rule of the Plantagenets ended and the Tudor Dynasty began. Background In 1483, King Edward IV died. His son, Edward V was a minor and Richard Duke of Gloucester was made protector. Richard was … Read more

Henry VII Chronology 1485 – 1486

August 7, 2020July 30, 2017 by Heather Y Wheeler

A chronology of the main events in the reign of King Henry VII from August 1485 to 1486 showing dates, events and details.

Before Henry VII Chronology 1455 – 1485

August 7, 2020July 27, 2017 by Heather Y Wheeler

A chronology of the years prior to the accession of Henry VII – 1455 to 1484 showing dates, events and details.

Tudor Wars, Battles and Rebellions Chronology – Henry VII

February 17, 2021July 27, 2017 by Heather Y Wheeler

A chronology of the main events in the reign of King Henry VII from August 1485 to 1486 showing dates, events and details.

A chronology of the years prior to the accession of Henry VII – 1455 to 1484 showing dates, events and details.

A chronology of Tudor Wars, Battles and Rebellions in the reign of Henry VII