Henry VII of England

Henry VII was the first king of the Tudor dynasty, ruling England from 1485 to 1509. He came to power after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, ending the War of the Roses—a series of civil wars over the English throne. Henry focused on strengthening the monarchy and restoring stability following the tumultuous conflicts. He established financial reforms, improved the economy, and secured alliances through his children’s marriages, notably to Catherine of Aragon and Margaret Tudor. His reign laid the groundwork for the significant changes in religion and politics that would follow in the Tudor era.