Scotland Archives - Tudor Nation

Battle of Solway Moss 1542

August 7, 2020February 22, 2020 by Heather Y Wheeler

Background In 1502 James IV of Scotland had forged a peace treaty with England and married Henry VII’s daughter Margaret. King Henry VII died in April 1509 and his son became King Henry VIII. Eager to make a name for himself, in 1511 Henry invaded France to reclaim lost land. While Henry was in … Read more

Margaret Tudor 1489 – 1541

August 7, 2020July 2, 2018 by Heather Y Wheeler

Childhood Margaret Tudor was born on 28th November 1489 at the Palace of Westminster. She was the eldest daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York and was named after Margaret Beaufort, her paternal grandmother. She was the couple’s second surviving child, her brother Arthur had been born in 1486. Margaret was christened two … Read more

Henry VII Chronology 1495 – 1496

August 7, 2020August 12, 2017 by Heather Y Wheeler

A chronology for the years 1495 and 1496 for Henry VII’s reign showing dates, events and details.