Part 1: The Rulers

Henry V- Born: Sept. 1387 at Monmouth , England

Died: 21 Aug 1422 at Bois de Vincennes , France

Years Ruled: 1413 - 1422

Crowned at age 26, spent reign campaigning in France. Battle of Agincourt fought October 25, 1415 during Hundred Years War. House of Lancaster.

Henry VI- Born:1421

Died: 21 May 1471 at London , England

Years Ruled:1422 - 1461 & 1470 - 1471

Crowned King of England France as an infant. Lost all French territory except Calais. At age 32 he suffered mental illness attack and Richard, duke of York took throne. captured by Yorkshire forces and was forced to admit Richard was heir to the thrown. Lost crown to Richard's son Edward IV in 1461. House of Lancaster

Edward IV- Born: 11 Feb 1442 at Rouen, France

Died: 9 Apr 1483 at London, England

Years Ruled:1461 - 1470 & 1471 - 1483

Achieved goal of putting York family member at throne. Defeated the Lancastrians at Mortimor's Cross and was proclaimed king in March 1461. House of York

Henry VI- Born:1421

Died: 21 May 1471 at London , England

Years Ruled:1422 - 1461 & 1470 - 1471

Briefly came back to throne in 1470 but was captured and murdered in 1471. House of Lancaster.

Edward IV- Born: 11 Feb 1442 at Rouen, France

Died: 9 Apr 1483 at London, England

Years Ruled:1461 - 1470 & 1471 - 1483

Fled to Holland 1470. Returned 1471 and won battle of Teweksburg. Took back throne in 1471 when Henry VI was murdered. House of York

Edward V- Born: 1470

Died: 1483 at London, England

Years Ruled: 1483

Was 12 when his father died. He was heir to throne. Richard III had him locked in Tower of London and was murdered. House of York

Richard III- Born: 2 Oct 1452 at Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England

Died : 22 Aug 1485 at Bosworth, Leicestershire, England

Years Ruled: 1483 - 1485

Younger brother of Edward IV. Edward died leaving his sons in care of Richard III. Had them imprisoned and killed. Took throne 1483 was murdered by Henry VII in Battle of Bosworth Field. House of York.

Henry VII- Born: 28 Jan 1457 at Pembroke Castle, Wales

Died: 21 Apr 1509 at Richmond Palace, England

Years Ruled: 1485 - 1509

First ruler in Tudor line. Defeated Yorkish attempts to retake thrown. Built Richmond Place and rebuilt the Chapel in Westminster Abbey.

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