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Aug 22, 1485
Henry VII
Won the throne when his forces defeated Richard III at the battle of Bosworth Field. He was the last king of England to win his throne on the battle field. -
Apr 21, 1509
Henry VIII
Besides his six marriages, he is also known for his role in the seperation of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. -
Period: Jan 16, 1527 to
English Reformation
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Jan 28, 1547
Edward VI
He named his cousin Lady Jane Grey as his heir to the throne instead of one of his two half sisters Mary and Elizabeth. -
Jul 10, 1553
Lady Jane Grey
Was only queen for nine days before being kiled by her cousin Mary's forces. -
Jul 15, 1553
Mary I
Killed her cousin Lady Jane Grey to become Queen of England. -
Nov 17, 1558
Elizabeth I
Imrisoned Mary Queen of Scots in 1568, and then had her executed in 1587. -
James I
Reigned in three kingdoms for a total of twenty two years. -
Charles I
Was defeated and imprisoned to Scottish forces in 1645. -
Period: to
English Civil War
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Oliver Cromwell
Took controll of England after the exicution of Charles I. -
Period: to
The Restoration
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Charles II
Known as the Merry Monarch because of both his liveliness and hedonism of his court. -
James II
The last roman catholic monarch to reign over England. -
Period: to
Glorious Revolution
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William III and Mary II
They were first cousins that got married and they shared their power. -
Anne
Was queen of England untill her death. Then the throne went to the House of Hanover and King George I.
