Battle of Bosworth Field

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The Battle of Bosworth or Bosworth Field was an important battle during the Wars of the Roses in 15th century England. It was fought on 22 August, 1485 between the Yorkist King Richard III, the last of the Plantagenet dynasty, and the Lancastrian contender for the crown, Henry Tudor, 2nd Earl of Richmond (later King Henry VII). It ended in the defeat and death of Richard and the establishment of the Tudor dynasty. Historically, the battle is considered to have marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, although further battles were fought in the years that followed as Yorkist pretenders unsuccessfully sought to reclaim the crown. (Strictly, Tudor's earlier treasons had caused him to be stripped of the Richmond title, until he took The Crown and gave the title back to himself.)

Related Topics:
Wars of the Roses - 15th century - England - 22 August - 1485 - Yorkist - King - Richard III - Plantagenet - Lancastrian - Henry Tudor, 2nd Earl of Richmond - Tudor dynasty - Pretenders - Treason - The Crown

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