Henry VII of England

Henry Tudor defeated and killed Richard III at Bosworth Field, ending the Wars of the Roses. This victory allowed Henry to claim the throne as Henry VII, founding the Tudor dynasty.

Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York. This marriage symbolically ended the Wars of the Roses and strengthened the legitimacy of the Tudor claim to the throne.

Henry VII defeated the Yorkist pretender Lambert Simnel at the Battle of Stoke Field. This victory crushed a major rebellion and secured Henry's throne against early challenges to his rule.

Henry VII signed a treaty with Spain, arranging the marriage of his son Arthur to Catherine of Aragon. This alliance strengthened England's position in Europe and laid the groundwork for future diplomatic ties.

Henry VII executed Perkin Warbeck, a pretender who claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury. Warbeck's capture and execution ended a major threat to Henry's reign and demonstrated his firm control over the kingdom.