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Wars of the Roses

A specific period in English history (1455-1487) when descendants of King Edward III fought over the throne of England.

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When young Dawn with her rose red fingers is an example of?

An epithet. An epithet is a brief, descriptive phrase that characterizes a particular person or thing.

Which battle of 1485 was the last in the War of the Roses?

The Battle of Stoke Field, a 1487 skirmish, is usually considered to be the last War of the Roses battle. It was a scheme by Yorkist loyalists to regain the crown lost as a result of the Battle of Bosworth Field.

Where in England did King Henry IV live?

He lived in London proberly, in England which was the country he ruled

Who was the king after the wars of Roses?

Henry VII became King at the conclusion of the War of the Roses, as he was the ultimate victor. He defeated Richard III, the Lancastrian claimant of the throne, at the Battle of Bosworth Field.

What does the term war of the roses mean?

A series of dynastic struggles between branches of England's royal family. At the time it was known as "The Cousin's War".

Did Henry Tudor kill Richard the third?

No, although Shakespreare has Henry Tudor kill Richard III personally in hand-to-hand combat on the Battlefield, this is not true; they never fought each other directly. Instead, Richard III was killed, most likely by an unknown, lowly Welshman fighting for Henry.

What are the main causes of world wars?

Aristocracy, Monarchicalism, Imperialism, Totalitarianism, and Evil Dictatorships were the causes of the two world wars. When the Monarchs of Germany/Austria/Hungary refused to listen to the plight of the Serbians, Bosnians and the Croatians and give them what they needed and wanted the world went to war. Millions died in that war thanks to the arrogance and selfishness of the Monarchs. The Treaty of the Versailles after World War 1 fed into all the problems Germany had. Hitler took revenge out on Europe as a result of the consequences of that Treaty. Over 50 million people died as a result of that. So in reality the Aristocrats and Monarchs caused the deaths of both wars (as well as Hitler).

Who did Henry VII defeat in order to become king?

nobody killed Henry VIII. He died of natural causes

Henry VIII died a natural death of heart , gout and obesity disease, no one killed him.

Oh by the Way i was just talking bull xD really Henry died because he had to much Sex

What relation is Henry vii to Richard iii?

yes there were cousins fighting each other for the crown of england.the wife of henry is the sister of richard the third

What started the wars of the Roses?

Here is the brief answer. Henry VII of York and Richard of Lancaster both wanted the throne of England. They had been in dispute for sometime but they couldn't decide who was the rightful heir to the throne. In the end they believed the only way to settle it was through war. Henry VII won.

It was called the "War of the Roses" because the simple for both the house of York and the house of Lancaster was a rose.

Hope this helps!

Why did Richard the third kill everone?

Richard III didn't actually kill everyone. Athough there has been speculation that he killed his nephews (The Princes in the Tower) and his wife, as well as ministers and his subjects, there is not proof that he killed "everyone". Most of it was made up by the Tudors, who defeated Richard III in battle (Bosworth Field).

How did the the Tudor rose come about?

The Tudor Rose is a combination of a red and white rose (white on red). In the middle ages, during the Plantagenet dynasty, the Wars of the Roses lasted almost 100 years and were the ongoing battles between the House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose), for control of the English throne. The conflict ended with the marriage of Henry Tudor (House of Lancaster) who became Henry VII, to Elizabeth of York, combining the two warring houses. The 'virgin queen' Elizabeth I, also known as 'The Tudor Rose', was the last monarch of the House of Tudor.

Which two English houses fought in the war roses?

The War of the Roses was a dynastic rivalry between two branches of the House of Plantagenet. It was fought between the houses of Lancaster and York.

What country is the red rose from?

The species and wild roses originated on the continents of North America, Europe, and Asia. Rose fossils have been found in all of those areas.

How long did the war of the roses last for?

The wars were fought at odd times between 1455 and 1485 although there was fighting before and after these dates

Did Richard III fight Henry Tudor?

Henry VII defeated Richard III at Bosworth. This was the last of the many civil wars/civil battles which collectively were known as the War of the Roses in England in the 15th century.

Why was the battle of bosworth field important?

It was the culmination of a family squabble between the descendants of Edward III, over the Crown of England. Happily for the country, Henry Tudor won a decisive victory, became King (although his lineage was debatable), and set about to secure his position with some skillful political manoeuvring and marriage to quell any opposition. the result was an end to a hundred years instability for the nation.

What flower was the emblem of the york during the war of the roses?

The white rose. The red rose was the emblem of the House of Lancaster.

What is a light flintlock musket called?

A flintlock firearm uses a springloaded hammer with a flint attached to strike against a hinged steel plate in order to shower sparks into a shallow pan filled with a small amount of black powder in order to ignite (shoot) a weapon. They were originally invented in Germany in the middle 1600's and were the standard military weapon (musket) from that time until about 1830 when they were replaced by the percussion Cap system. The flintlock musket is the weapon prominent in the American Revolution and the Napoloenic Wars. Usually loaded through the muzzle with tha aid of a ramrod, a slow and cumbersome process.

What made the Tudor rose look the way it does?

The Tudor Rose badge is a red rose with a white rose inside it. Red for the House of Lancaster, and white for the House of York.

What is the significance of Bosworth Field?

The Battle of Bosworth Field took place on August 22, 1485 between the armies of King Richard III (Yorkist) against Henry Tudor (Lancastrian).

King Richard III was killed in the battle, the Lancastrian army was victorious and Henry Tudor was crowned King Henry VII.

This marked the beginning of the Tudor dynasty whose most notable monarchs were King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.

Which battle did the monarch win that brought about the end of the war of the roses?

Many people believe that the Wars of the Roses ended with the Battle of Bosworth, won by Henry VII against Richard III in 1485, although this is not true, as the Lambert Simnel rebellion caused Henry VII to fight one more battle, the Battle of Stoke on June 4th 1487. Although this was the last battle in the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII still faced many threats from Yorkist claimants who still wanted the throne, which means that many historian believe the Wars of the Roses did not truly end until the acession of Henry's son, Henry VIII.