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Jan 28, 1457
1457
Henry VII was born at Pembroke Castle, Wales in 1457. His father was King Edmond Tudor and his mother Margaret Beaufort. -
Aug 22, 1485
1485
Henry defeated Richard III of York at the Battle of Bosworth Field and he became king at age of 28. -
Jan 18, 1486
1486
Henry married Elizabeth of York, the daughter of Edward of England. They had three sons and four daughters. -
Sep 20, 1486
1486
In 1486 their first son was born too, he was called Arthur Tudor. -
Jun 15, 1487
1487
King Henry VII fought in the battle of Stoke. Speciffically, he fought against the Earl of Lincon and Lambert Simnel. Both of them were killed. This battle ended the War of the Roses. -
Nov 28, 1489
1489
His first daughter called Margaret Tudor was born. In 1503 she married James IV of Scotland. -
Apr 6, 1491
1491
King Henry VII invaded France, but quickly he agreed to withdraw the English army for a lot of money. -
Jun 28, 1491
1491
His second son called Henry was born. -
Apr 2, 1502
1502
His son Prince Arthur died and his other son Henry became heir to the throne. -
Feb 11, 1503
1503
King Henry´s wife (Elizabeth of York) died, so it was a difficult year for him. -
Apr 21, 1509
1509
In 1509, Henry VII died because he had tuberculosis. He died at Richmond Palace. He was 52 years old. After his death, his son, Henry VIII, became king of England.