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King Henry VII of England

Henry Tudor became King Henry VII of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, basically putting an end to the Wars of the Roses and establishing the Tudor Dynasty. These resources offer biographical information about Henry and historical background about his reign.
King Henry VII of England
This profile of Henry offers significant dates and facts about the first Tudor king of England and links to further resources; it is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Henry VII in Print
Books that offer biographical information and general background about Henry VII, the first Tudor King of England.
The Tudor Dynasty - A History in Portraits
This gallery of Tudor monarchs, their families, and figures important to the dynasty offers an introductory narrative history and links to further information.
Henry VII
A two-page article on Henry's life and reign from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Henry VII
Extensive biography by Dulcie M. Ashdown from British Heritage Magazine, online at TheHistoryNet.
Henry VII
This concise overview by Lara Eakins at her Tudor History site includes links to a contemporary description of Henry by Polydore Virgil and a gallery of images.
Henry VII (r. 1485-1509)
A brief summation of Henry's reign at the official website of the British Monarchy.
Henry VII (1485-1509 AD)
Brief bio at Britannia Internet Magazine.
Henry VII, King of England
Four-part overview of Henry's life and reign at Infoplease.
Henry Tudor--Shape Shifter?
An amusing Java applet allows you to rearrange Henry's face. Just for fun at the Richard III Society.

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