Henry VII of England (Henry Tudor, 2nd Earl of Richmond, Welsh - Harri Tudur, 1457 - 1509) was King of England, ruled the Principality of Wales (until 1489) and Lord of Ireland from his seizing the crown in 1485 until his death. Henry won the throne when his forces defeated the forces of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, the culmination of the Wars of the Roses. Henry was the last king of England to win his throne on the field of battle. He founded the Tudor dynasty and, after a reign of nearly 24 years, was peacefully succeeded by his son, Henry VIII.
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