1485 - 1603

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Henry Tudor’s victory over
Richard III at the
Battle of Bosworth
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The end of the War of the Roses

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Married Elizabeth of York
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Three children:
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Arthur
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Margaret
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Henry
Reigned from 1485 until his death in
1509

Who was next in line to the throne?
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Arthur should have been next but he died young
His younger brother,
Henry, was next in line
Arthur’s widow,
Catherine of Aragon became Henry’s first wife

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He wanted a son and heir to the throne
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He married six times
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Three children:
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Mary
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Elizabeth
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Edward

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In 1547 he became king when he was only nine years old
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He reigned with the help of his advisors
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Illness caused him to die after only six years

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Great granddaughter of
Henry VII
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Edward VI wanted her to be queen
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She was for only nine days

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Unpopular
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Married Prince
Phillip of Spain
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No children
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Reigned for five years (1533 to
1558)

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A strong ruler with the courage of her father
Some people think she was the greatest monarch
Never married
She ruled for 45 years

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As Elizabeth had no children, the crown passed on to the Stewart family
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In 1603 James I became king