The Tudor Monarchs

1. The Tudor Monarchs 1485 - 1603

2. Henry VII • Henry Tudor’s victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth • The end of the War of the Roses

3. Henry VII • Married Elizabeth of York • Three children: • Arthur • Margaret • Henry • Reigned from 1485 until his death in 1509

4. Who was next in line to the throne? • Arthur should have been next but he died young • His younger brother, Henry, was next in line • Arthur’s widow, Catherine of Aragon became Henry’s first wife

5. Henry VIII • He wanted a son and heir to the throne • He married six times • Three children: • Mary • Elizabeth • Edward

6. Edward VI • In 1547 he became king when he was only nine years old • He reigned with the help of his advisors • Illness caused him to die after only six years

7. Lady Jane Grey • Great granddaughter of Henry VII • Edward VI wanted her to be queen • She was for only nine days

8. Mary I • Unpopular • Married Prince Phillip of Spain • No children • Reigned for five years (1533 to 1558)

9. Elizabeth I • A strong ruler with the courage of her father • Some people think she was the greatest monarch • Never married • She ruled for 45 years

10. The end of the Tudor line • As Elizabeth had no children, the crown passed on to the Stewart family • In 1603 James I became king