What Happened This Year 1485

Historical Events from This Year 1485

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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