Articles related to "1485"
Henry VII (1485-1509)
Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.
henry vii • wars of the roses • pembroke castle • edmund tudor • lady margaret beaufort
Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.
henry vii • wars of the roses • pembroke castle • edmund tudor • lady margaret beaufort
The Dawning of the Tudor Sun I
A brief examination of the claim of Henry VII's claim to the English throne.
henry tudor • richard iii • bosworth field • 1485 • battle
A brief examination of the claim of Henry VII's claim to the English throne.
henry tudor • richard iii • bosworth field • 1485 • battle
Important Tudor Events
Developing a chronological breakdown of all major Tudor England events...
tudor events • birth of henry viii • birth of catherine of aragon • birth of elizabeth of york • death of richard iii
Developing a chronological breakdown of all major Tudor England events...
tudor events • birth of henry viii • birth of catherine of aragon • birth of elizabeth of york • death of richard iii
The Battle of Bosworth Field
"I Live a King: If I die, I die a King" - King Richard III, prior to the Battle of Bosworth Field.
battle • of • bosworth • field • market
"I Live a King: If I die, I die a King" - King Richard III, prior to the Battle of Bosworth Field.
battle • of • bosworth • field • market
Elizabeth Wydville and Richard III
Elizabeth Wydville's life goes from bad to worse under Richard III's reign. She even contemplated marriage between her eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York, and her uncle!
elizabeth woodville • wife of edward iv of england • richard iii • biography • son edward v
Elizabeth Wydville's life goes from bad to worse under Richard III's reign. She even contemplated marriage between her eldest daughter, Elizabeth of York, and her uncle!
elizabeth woodville • wife of edward iv of england • richard iii • biography • son edward v
Richard and The Queen's Brother.
Author Sandra Worth discusses Anthony Woodville and his relationship with Richard III.
english history • tudor • tudor england • tudor monarchs • tudor personages
Author Sandra Worth discusses Anthony Woodville and his relationship with Richard III.
english history • tudor • tudor england • tudor monarchs • tudor personages
Richard and The Queen’s Brother (Part one.)
Author Sandra Worth discusses Anthony Woodville and his relationship with Richard III.
english history • tudor • tudor england • tudor monarchs • tudor personages
Author Sandra Worth discusses Anthony Woodville and his relationship with Richard III.
english history • tudor • tudor england • tudor monarchs • tudor personages
The Tudor Period of Henry VIII - When it Began!
We'll be focusing on Tudor England in the coming weeks and Henry VIII in particular, but the first article will give you some key dates. Find out when the Tudor period began and more importantly...how it ended!
the tudor period • henry viii • katherine of aragon • six wives
We'll be focusing on Tudor England in the coming weeks and Henry VIII in particular, but the first article will give you some key dates. Find out when the Tudor period began and more importantly...how it ended!
the tudor period • henry viii • katherine of aragon • six wives
The Six Wives of Henry VIII, A New (I Hope) Perspective
Who was Henry VIII really? Why was he so often married? What was he seeking? And who were the women who became pawns -- willingly or unwillingly -- of his passion and his power?
henry viii • catherine of aragon • anne boleyn • jane seymour • anne of cleves
Who was Henry VIII really? Why was he so often married? What was he seeking? And who were the women who became pawns -- willingly or unwillingly -- of his passion and his power?
henry viii • catherine of aragon • anne boleyn • jane seymour • anne of cleves
Henry VII
Henry VII was not expected to become the king of England when he was born in 1457 as the Tudors were a minor branch of the House of Lancaster.
henry vii • founder of the tudor dynasty • a long shot for the crown • taking the throne off richard iii • henry viii
Henry VII was not expected to become the king of England when he was born in 1457 as the Tudors were a minor branch of the House of Lancaster.
henry vii • founder of the tudor dynasty • a long shot for the crown • taking the throne off richard iii • henry viii
Margaret Beaufort Mother of Henry VII
The birth of Henry VII was steeped in drama. Born on January 28th 1457, at the home of his uncle Jasper in Wales, this young boy was destined to become King of England .
margaret beaufort • henry vii • battle of bosworth • jasper tudor • catherine of aragon
The birth of Henry VII was steeped in drama. Born on January 28th 1457, at the home of his uncle Jasper in Wales, this young boy was destined to become King of England .
margaret beaufort • henry vii • battle of bosworth • jasper tudor • catherine of aragon
Royal Mail Highlights The Tudors
Those who got a taste of the Tudors by watching the popular HBO television series of the same name can now own a piece of that British royal line through stamps.
henry vii • henry viii • edward vi • lady jane grey • mary i
Those who got a taste of the Tudors by watching the popular HBO television series of the same name can now own a piece of that British royal line through stamps.
henry vii • henry viii • edward vi • lady jane grey • mary i
The Tudor Dynasty
The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would
tudor dynasty • house of tudor • henryviii • henryvii • maryi
The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would
tudor dynasty • house of tudor • henryviii • henryvii • maryi
Wives of Henry VIII – Katharine of Aragon
Although originally married to his brother Arthur, the marriage between Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon was to be one of the most important in British history.
katharine of aragon • early life of katharine of aragon • early years of katharine of aragon • first wife of henry viii • wives of henry viii
Although originally married to his brother Arthur, the marriage between Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon was to be one of the most important in British history.
katharine of aragon • early life of katharine of aragon • early years of katharine of aragon • first wife of henry viii • wives of henry viii
When it Happened in Britain A Very Quick History
A tour through Britain's history, from Roman times to the present day, with accounts of monarchs, plagues, battles, and the fascinating characters of the country's past.
when it happened in britain: a very quick history • review of british history book by george chamier • book which summarises britain’s history • book covering england from romans to present day • julius caesar’s invasion of britain 55bc
A tour through Britain's history, from Roman times to the present day, with accounts of monarchs, plagues, battles, and the fascinating characters of the country's past.
when it happened in britain: a very quick history • review of british history book by george chamier • book which summarises britain’s history • book covering england from romans to present day • julius caesar’s invasion of britain 55bc
Elizabeth Wydville Queen-Dowager
Elizabeth Wydville becomes Queen-Dowager when her eldest daughter married Henry VII.
elizabeth woodville queen-dowager • daughter elizabeth of york • henry vii of england • biography • st george's chapel windsor
Elizabeth Wydville becomes Queen-Dowager when her eldest daughter married Henry VII.
elizabeth woodville queen-dowager • daughter elizabeth of york • henry vii of england • biography • st george's chapel windsor
Market Bosworth
Rich in history, Market Bosworth is foremostly remembered for it's association with the War of the Roses. The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, was the culmination of a 30 year war and saw the defeat of Yorkist King Richard III.
battle • of • bosworth • king • richard
Rich in history, Market Bosworth is foremostly remembered for it's association with the War of the Roses. The Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, was the culmination of a 30 year war and saw the defeat of Yorkist King Richard III.
battle • of • bosworth • king • richard
The Battle of Bosworth Field - Points of View.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding not only the Battle of Bosworth Field, but the characters and ruling abilities of both King's involved. We take a look this week at some of these differing points of view.
debate • battle • of • bosworth • king
There is a lot of controversy surrounding not only the Battle of Bosworth Field, but the characters and ruling abilities of both King's involved. We take a look this week at some of these differing points of view.
debate • battle • of • bosworth • king
The Language of Roses
Of all flowers, the rose is perhaps the most symbolic, often representing purity, perfection, love or marriage, while its essence is well used in potions and cosmetics.
language of roses • flower myths and legends • rose windows • sub rosa • wars of the roses
Of all flowers, the rose is perhaps the most symbolic, often representing purity, perfection, love or marriage, while its essence is well used in potions and cosmetics.
language of roses • flower myths and legends • rose windows • sub rosa • wars of the roses
The Life and Trials of Jasper Tudor
A concise study of the career of Jasper Tudor, uncle to King Henry VII and Earl of Pembroke.
jasper tudor • tudors • plantaganets • bosworth • richard iii
A concise study of the career of Jasper Tudor, uncle to King Henry VII and Earl of Pembroke.
jasper tudor • tudors • plantaganets • bosworth • richard iii
Brief history of Russia (Part 2)
Brief information about Moongol Rule Period, and Moscow Rise after all.
mongols • novgorod • moscow • pskov • alexander nevsky
Brief information about Moongol Rule Period, and Moscow Rise after all.
mongols • novgorod • moscow • pskov • alexander nevsky
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon, Spanish princess and English queen fought for her marriage to King Henry VIII and won the hearts of the English people in the process.
catherine of aragon • henry viii • anne boleyn • ferdinand and isabella • england
Catherine of Aragon, Spanish princess and English queen fought for her marriage to King Henry VIII and won the hearts of the English people in the process.
catherine of aragon • henry viii • anne boleyn • ferdinand and isabella • england
Sandro Botticelli
Article about Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli.
article about florentine artist sandro botticelli.
Article about Florentine artist Sandro Botticelli.
article about florentine artist sandro botticelli.
15th and 16th Century Artists Known by Nicknames
By what name is each of these artists known today and where can visitors see their paintings?
justus of ghent • melozzo da forli • master of the housebook • sebastiano del piombo • pontormo
By what name is each of these artists known today and where can visitors see their paintings?
justus of ghent • melozzo da forli • master of the housebook • sebastiano del piombo • pontormo
Beefeater - a London Dry Gin
Beefeater is the only London-style dry gin actually distilled and bottled in London.
gin • beefeater • london • cocktails • gin drinks
Beefeater is the only London-style dry gin actually distilled and bottled in London.
gin • beefeater • london • cocktails • gin drinks
Book Review: The Daughter of Time
Richard III, king of England from 1483-1485, is possibly the most-maligned monarch of history. Accused by Tudor and traditionalist "historians" of murdering his nephews, poisoning his wife, and wanting to marry his niece, the traditional image of him went nearly unchallenged until Josephine Tey published <I>The Daughter of Time</I>, which presents a well-reasoned rebuttal of the long-accepted "facts."
richard iii • josephine tey • mysteries • tudor • propaganda
Richard III, king of England from 1483-1485, is possibly the most-maligned monarch of history. Accused by Tudor and traditionalist "historians" of murdering his nephews, poisoning his wife, and wanting to marry his niece, the traditional image of him went nearly unchallenged until Josephine Tey published <I>The Daughter of Time</I>, which presents a well-reasoned rebuttal of the long-accepted "facts."
richard iii • josephine tey • mysteries • tudor • propaganda
Edward IV
Edward IV was the eldest son of the first Yorkist to claim the English throne, Richard, Duke of York.
edward iv • richard duke of york • henry vi • elizabeth woodville • richard iii
Edward IV was the eldest son of the first Yorkist to claim the English throne, Richard, Duke of York.
edward iv • richard duke of york • henry vi • elizabeth woodville • richard iii
Richard III and Middleham Castle
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
The Goddess of Love
Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is a passionate and often wild or unruly deity, characteristics that reflect the nature of love itself.
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is a passionate and often wild or unruly deity, characteristics that reflect the nature of love itself.
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
The Hatfield Banquet
For a truly unique experience, step back in time at The Hatfield Banquet, which takes place in the fifteenth-century Great Hall of Hatfield House's Old Palace.
hatfield house • hatfield banquet • elizabethan banquets • medieval banquets • stately homes of england
For a truly unique experience, step back in time at The Hatfield Banquet, which takes place in the fifteenth-century Great Hall of Hatfield House's Old Palace.
hatfield house • hatfield banquet • elizabethan banquets • medieval banquets • stately homes of england
The Legends of Wales
Part one in a series about the Legends of Wales -The Red Dragon and St. David
wales • red dragon • st. david • legend
Part one in a series about the Legends of Wales -The Red Dragon and St. David
wales • red dragon • st. david • legend
What is a Ceramic Cone?
Ceramics are fired according to a cone schedule. Thinking of the range of cone temperatures like a thermometer can help alleviate confusion.
ceramic cone • pyrometric cone • firing ceramics • kiln • firing schedule
Ceramics are fired according to a cone schedule. Thinking of the range of cone temperatures like a thermometer can help alleviate confusion.
ceramic cone • pyrometric cone • firing ceramics • kiln • firing schedule
Facts About Solar System Planets
Here are some facts to help you out when teaching or learning about the planets in our solar system. There may even be a 10th planet coming soon!
planets in the solar system • facts about solar system planets • nine planets • 10th planet • news for kids
Here are some facts to help you out when teaching or learning about the planets in our solar system. There may even be a 10th planet coming soon!
planets in the solar system • facts about solar system planets • nine planets • 10th planet • news for kids
A History of Helmsley Castle
Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire witnessed some of the key episodes in British history, from the Crusades to the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
helmsley castle • north yorkshire • english civil war • rievaulx abbey • dissolution of monasteries
Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire witnessed some of the key episodes in British history, from the Crusades to the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
helmsley castle • north yorkshire • english civil war • rievaulx abbey • dissolution of monasteries
Book Revew: Henry Virtuous Prince
David Starkey's latest biography retells Henry VIII's story from the Wars of the Roses until Cardinal Wolsey's influence-before he became a ruthless tyrant.
henry virtuous prince • david starkey • biography henry viii • 500th anniversary accession 21 april 1509 • tudor history
David Starkey's latest biography retells Henry VIII's story from the Wars of the Roses until Cardinal Wolsey's influence-before he became a ruthless tyrant.
henry virtuous prince • david starkey • biography henry viii • 500th anniversary accession 21 april 1509 • tudor history
Early European Painters
Discover little-known facts about 15th- and 16th-century artists Luca Signorelli,Gentile Bellini, Barent van Orley, El Greco, and Sebastiano.
luca signorelli • gentile bellini • barent van orley • el greco • sebastiano
Discover little-known facts about 15th- and 16th-century artists Luca Signorelli,Gentile Bellini, Barent van Orley, El Greco, and Sebastiano.
luca signorelli • gentile bellini • barent van orley • el greco • sebastiano
Holy Wells, Mystical Wells
Celtic holy well traditions, and St. Winefride's Well
wells • holy • winefride • holywell • gwenfrewi
Celtic holy well traditions, and St. Winefride's Well
wells • holy • winefride • holywell • gwenfrewi
How the Tudors Came to Power
The rise to power of a Welshman who had only a weak claim to the throne, but ended the Wars of the Roses and started one of the most famous dynasties in history.
how the tudors came to power • king henry vii • tthe birth of thetudor dynasty • wars of the roses • richard iii
The rise to power of a Welshman who had only a weak claim to the throne, but ended the Wars of the Roses and started one of the most famous dynasties in history.
how the tudors came to power • king henry vii • tthe birth of thetudor dynasty • wars of the roses • richard iii
King Matthias, The Just
The middle of 15th century was one of the most interesting in Hungarian History. Our king Matthias was the most famous ruler with its culture and stories of its life.
europe • hungary • hunyadi • mátyás • matthias
The middle of 15th century was one of the most interesting in Hungarian History. Our king Matthias was the most famous ruler with its culture and stories of its life.
europe • hungary • hunyadi • mátyás • matthias
Learn Little-Known Art Facts
Which painting - from 1280, 1503, or 1517 - was carried through Florence, was stolen by an Italian nationalist, or was the first obtained by the National Gallery, London?
13th-century artist • cimabue • sebastiano del piombo • leonardo da vinci • renaissance artist
Which painting - from 1280, 1503, or 1517 - was carried through Florence, was stolen by an Italian nationalist, or was the first obtained by the National Gallery, London?
13th-century artist • cimabue • sebastiano del piombo • leonardo da vinci • renaissance artist
Little Jack Horner
The good little boy in the corner eating his Christmas pie was not so good and implicates a religious man, who is hung, beheaded, and quartered.
nursery rhymes • little jack horner • little jack horner sat in a corner • mother goose • abbot richard whiting
The good little boy in the corner eating his Christmas pie was not so good and implicates a religious man, who is hung, beheaded, and quartered.
nursery rhymes • little jack horner • little jack horner sat in a corner • mother goose • abbot richard whiting
Misconceptions about Henry VIII
The king responsible for separating the English state from the Roman Catholic Church is shrouded in mystery. This article will debunk many popular - but wrong - legends.
king henry viii • myths • six wives • church of england • protestants
The king responsible for separating the English state from the Roman Catholic Church is shrouded in mystery. This article will debunk many popular - but wrong - legends.
king henry viii • myths • six wives • church of england • protestants
Princess Bridget of York - Daughter of Edward IV
Princess Bridget was born on November 10, 1480. She was the tenth and youngest child of Edward IV and his Queen, Elizabeth Woodville.
priness bridget • edward iv • elizabeth woodville • richard iii • bermondsey abbey
Princess Bridget was born on November 10, 1480. She was the tenth and youngest child of Edward IV and his Queen, Elizabeth Woodville.
priness bridget • edward iv • elizabeth woodville • richard iii • bermondsey abbey
Renaissance Artist Nicknames
European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.
renaissance artist nicknames • european artists • shortened artist names • italian renaissance artists • german renaissance artist
European artists in 14th to 16th centuries have celebrated shortened names more famous than their given names.
renaissance artist nicknames • european artists • shortened artist names • italian renaissance artists • german renaissance artist
Renaissance Faces – Van Eyck to Titian
"Renaissance Faces: Van Eyck to Titian" presents Masters of Northern and Southern Europe. The exhibition explores the importance of portraiture during the Renaissance.
renaissance faces van eyck to titian • arcimboldo • titian • holbein • botticelli
"Renaissance Faces: Van Eyck to Titian" presents Masters of Northern and Southern Europe. The exhibition explores the importance of portraiture during the Renaissance.
renaissance faces van eyck to titian • arcimboldo • titian • holbein • botticelli
Roses - The Language of Love
So you sent a red rose for Valentine's Day?!? Do you know what you just said?!?
rose • valentine • color
So you sent a red rose for Valentine's Day?!? Do you know what you just said?!?
rose • valentine • color
The Bhakti Movement
In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.
hinduism • singer saints • hindu • syncretizing • islamic
In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.
hinduism • singer saints • hindu • syncretizing • islamic
The International Appeal of Cricket
'Tis said British colonizers taking possession of some remote part of the world on behalf of their sovereign first planted a Union Jack - and then set up a cricket pitch!
beyond a boundary • the ashes • limited overs cricket • australian aborigines • sri lanka
'Tis said British colonizers taking possession of some remote part of the world on behalf of their sovereign first planted a Union Jack - and then set up a cricket pitch!
beyond a boundary • the ashes • limited overs cricket • australian aborigines • sri lanka
The Possible Origin of Humpty Dumpty
One thing is known for certain. The original Humpty Dumpty was definitely not an egg.
origin humpty dumpty • nursery rhyme character • humpty dumpty person • humpty dumpty cannon • one eyed thompson
One thing is known for certain. The original Humpty Dumpty was definitely not an egg.
origin humpty dumpty • nursery rhyme character • humpty dumpty person • humpty dumpty cannon • one eyed thompson
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