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The man who would later become Henry VII was born at Pembroke Castle, in Wales, to Margaret Beaufort. His father, Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond had died about three months before his birth. His mother was only 15 years old.
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The Tudor family came to the throne with the Battle of Bosworth and lost the throne when Queen Elizabeth died, the last living Tudor claimant.
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Daughter of Edward IV, Yorkist king, niece of Richard III. Henry had pledged to marry her in December 1483. He intentionally did not marry her until after his own coronation so there was no accusation of acquiring the crown through his wife's claim.
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The second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He became heir to the throne upon the death of his older brother, Arthur.
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Brother of Jane Seymour and Edward Seymour, uncle to King Edward VI, married Catherine Parr after death of Henry VIII.
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Oldest child of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
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Later known as "Bloody Mary," daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Oldest surviving child of Henry VIII. Resolute in her Catholicism.
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Henry and Anne married in the Autumn of 1532 even though Henry was still married to Catherine of Aragon. But Anne was already pregnant.
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Elizabeth was born to Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. Henry had married Anne because he was anxious to produce a legitimate male heir. The birth of Elizabeth was a disappointment to Henry and the beginning of the fatal end for Anne.
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Elizabeth underwent numerous changes in her status. When she was born, she was hailed as Princess Elizabeth. After Henry VIII had the marriage to Anne Boleyn annulled (Elizabeth's mother), Elizabeth was declared illegitimate. Still later, under the reign of her brother, Edward VI, her status was restored. In the reign of her older sister, Mary, Elizabeth was constantly in danger. As a Protestant, she represented a threat to Catholic Mary.
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Form 1538 to 1641, Henry VIII and his chief advisor, Thomas Cromwell, forced the closure and redistribution of property of the monasteries of England. Most of the property was acquired directly by the crown, thereby enriching Henry's treasury, although it did not take him long to squander this new money.
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Son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. Jane died within days due to complications from childbirth. Edward was the first of Henry VIII's children to reign although he was the youngest.
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Only legitimate son of Henry VIII. Son of Jane Seymour
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Someone else
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Brother of Jane Seymour, uncle to Edward VI. Executed for treason.
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Arguably the greatest English playwright and poet. Author of 38 plays and 158 sonnets.
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After years of holding Mary Stuart captive, for her protection, Elizabeth at last reluctantly signed the death warrant which authorized the beheading of her cousin, Mary. To English Catholics, Mary was the legitimate Queen of England instead of Elizabeth, whom they regarded as a bastard. Conspiracies and plots swirled around Mary Stuart and Mary did little to discourage these, in fact, she seemed to lend her support to some.
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July - August 1588. Spanish fleet approached England but stormy weather foiled the attack. The "Protestant Wind" saved England.
