Monarchs

Monarchs

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King Edward IV

People; Monarchs

King Edward IV fought in the War of the Roses, during which is lost and rewon the crown to the Lancastrians. Most of King Edward IV reign was ruled by the War of the Roses.

King Edward V

People; Monarchs

King Edward V reign was very short. He lasted only 2 months and 17 days as the king. The king was only 12 years old when he took the thrown.

Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England with a short reign of only two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485 in the Battle of Bosworth Field. He was the last king of the ...

King Henry VII

People; Monarchs

King Henry VII was the first of the Tudors to be in power. Henry VII came to power by killing Richard III in battle. Henry VII spent a lot of his younger life travelling and fleeing during the War of ...

King Henry VIII

People; Monarchs

King Henry VIII is arguably the most well-known king of England. Famous for beheading his wives, of which he had six, King Henry VIII also had several children.

Queen Mary I

People; Monarchs

Queen Mary I or Bloody Mary was not the first queen of England. Lady Jane Grey was next in line after Henry VIII, but reigned for only 9 days after Mary I entered London with her supporters and ...

Queen Elizabeth I

People; Monarchs

Queen Elizabeth I is famous for lots of achievements during her reign. The strong queen successfully fought off the Spanish Armada against all odds, as well as discovering lots of new lands during ...