Historical Events tagged with "bosworth"
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Military & Warfare
End of Plantagenet Dynasty at Bosworth Field
August 22nd, 1485 539 years ago
The Battle of Bosworth Field marked a significant shift in English history as King Richard III faced Henry Tudor's forces. Fought near Bosworth, Leicestershire, the clash was determined by strategic maneuvering and alliances. King Richard III, noted for his controversial reign, died in battle, signaling the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and ushering in the Tudor period with Henry VII as the new king. This pivotal confrontation solidified new power dynamics in England.
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