Henry VII: The Secret Life Of England's Most Sinister Monarch | The Winter King | Timeline
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Henry Tudor's rise to power as Henry II marked by ruthless determination, strategic marriages, and efforts to solidify his lineage through symbols like the Tudor Rose. Facing opposition and threats, Henry's reign of control and stability culminated in his son Prince Henry's ascension, promising reform and a return to traditional monarchy.
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- Henry VII's rise to power through the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, despite his tenuous claim to the throne, was solidified by strategic marriages, financial power, and ruthless control mechanisms, establishing the Tudor dynasty and the iconic Tudor Rose emblem.
- The reign of Henry VII was marked by his meticulous financial management, use of spies and informers, and the employment of individuals like Edmund Dudley to enforce his authority through legal and financial means, creating an atmosphere of perpetual emergency and terror in London.
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