The downfall of Richard III: Bosworth, the proclamation of a new Tudor dynasty under Henry VII and his marriage to Elizabeth of York
Henry Tudor defeated and killed Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Henry then married Elizabeth of York to unite the two rival royal families and launch the Tudor dynasty.
Real World
Henry Tudor's invasion mirrors the logic of any exiled opposition leader returning once a regime appears vulnerable — like Charles de Gaulle returning to France in 1944, exploiting the moment an occupying power was weakest.
Exam Focus
Always link Bosworth's outcome to longer-term causes — examiners penalise answers that treat the battle as purely about military tactics.
Essay Framework
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