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Henry VII was born at Pembroke Castle, Wales in 1457. His father was King Edmond Tudor and his mother Margaret Beaufort.
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Henry defeated Richard III of York at the Battle of Bosworth Field and he became king at age of 28.
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Henry married Elizabeth of York, the daughter of Edward of England. They had three sons and four daughters.
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In 1486 their first son was born too, he was called Arthur Tudor.
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King Henry VII fought in the battle of Stoke. Speciffically, he fought against the Earl of Lincon and Lambert Simnel. Both of them were killed. This battle ended the War of the Roses.
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His first daughter called Margaret Tudor was born. In 1503 she married James IV of Scotland.
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King Henry VII invaded France, but quickly he agreed to withdraw the English army for a lot of money.
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His second son called Henry was born.
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His son Prince Arthur died and his other son Henry became heir to the throne.
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King Henry´s wife (Elizabeth of York) died, so it was a difficult year for him.
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In 1509, Henry VII died because he had tuberculosis. He died at Richmond Palace. He was 52 years old. After his death, his son, Henry VIII, became king of England.
