Leaders from the 16th century

Henry VII (Henry Tudor)

• Henry VII was crowned on October 30 1485
• Ended civil between the two dynasties, Yorkies and Lancastrians
• Married to Elizabeth of York, Daughter of Edward VI, Uniting two dynasties
• Two Dynasties: York and Lancaster

Two Rebellions

• First rebels came from the West Country
• Crushed by Royal army
• Next rebel came from Perkin Warbeck
• Start rebellion to become king of England
• He was still quickly defeated and executed in 1499

The Man On Top Until...

• He was King Of England
• Lord of Ireland
• Then Died on April 22 1509

Rise to the Throne!

• Henry tried to land in England with some help.
• He was helped by Francis II, Duke of Brittany.
• In order to get to the throne he had to defeat Richard
• Henry tried to quickly attack Richard III to capture the crown
• Victorious in Bosworth field against Richard III

More than Family

• Henry was willing to do anything to hold on to is throne
• So to hold on to it he married his cousin
• His cousin was Elizabeth of York.
• They were third cousins
• The marriage unified the warring houses and gave children some of throne 

Tudor Rose

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