The Tudor dynasty

The Tudor dynasty began in 1485 (Blum Cameron Barnes, 61). The Tudor Dynasty was established after the War of Roses.


Henry VII became the king of England by defeating the Yorkists in the War of Roses. He was then married to Elizabeth of York. Through this marriage the Lancastrians and the Yorkists were gathered under one banner. Under Henry VII England became very strong.


While Henry VII governed England as a business man, Henry VIII is known for many accomplishments in the military, personal, religious and political areas. During his reignHenry made himself the 'supreme head' of Engalnd's church(Koenigsberger 60). Henry VIII is also known for his wives, Catherin of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymore, Anne of Cleves, Kathrin Howard and Kathrin Parr, and his horrible actions toward them.


Elizabeth I was also very important to the Tudor dynasty. Elizabeth earned her people's love during her reign. She also succeeded in the political area and chose her statesmen well. During her reign she also crushed rebellions and fought against invasions, and encouraged art and literature in her kingdom.


The Tudor dynasty began in 1485 (Blum Cameron Barnes, 61). Henry VII, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I played very important roles in making England a strong state in Europe.

Blum, Jerome, Rondo Cameron, Thomas G. Barnes. The European World: A History. Little, Brown and Company, 1966.

H. G. Koenigsberger. Early Modern Europe 1500-1789: A History of Europe. Longman Inc.; New York, 1987.