Henry VII of England

Henry VII of England reigned as King of England from 1485 to 1509. He became King after defeating King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, making him the last King of England to become King through the battle field.

He was the son of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond. In 1486, he married Elizabeth of York, with whom he fathered seven children: Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII, King of England, Elizabeth Tudor, Mary Tudor, Edmund Tudor, Edmund Tudor, Duke of Somerset and Katherine Tudor. He and Elizabeth remained married until her death in 1503.

He was said to have fathered an illegitimate son, Sir Roland de Velville in 1474.

Henry VII of England was a famous King of England, who was born on January 28, 1457. As a person born on this date, Henry VII of England is listed in our database as the 5th most popular celebrity for the day (January 28).

People born on January 28 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Henry VII of England is the 82nd most popular Aquarius.

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