Princes in the Tower Flashcards
1
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King Richard III
A
Crowned July 1483, Killed in the Battle of Bosworth August 1485
Found buried under a parking lot in Leicester
Brother of Edward IV of England, dies April 1483
Most historical sources paint him as guilty
90% of historians agree
2
Q
Henry VII
A
Henry first Tudor King
Seizing the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death on 21 April 1509
Last king of England to win his crown on the battlefield
Married Elizabeth of York (daughter of Edward IV, niece of Richard III)
Succeeded after 24 years by his son Henry VIII
3
Q
The Princes
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Sons of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville
Edward V and Richard
12 and 9 years old
Murdered by Richard or Henry?
