Owen Tudor
Welsh founder of the Tudor dynasty
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Wales
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A significant historical figure who established the Tudor dynasty, which would rule England for over a century. Tudor contributed to the rise of his lineage through marriage to the widow of Henry V, Catherine of Valois. This union connected the Welsh noble family to the English throne. The descendants of Tudor include notable monarchs, such as Henry VII and his son Henry VIII, marking a pivotal moment in English history. His descendants played crucial roles in the political landscape of England, culminating in the establishment of the Church of England and the English Reformation.
Founded the Tudor dynasty
Married Catherine of Valois
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