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Henry VII crowned at
Bosworth Illustration by Richard Caton Woodville Jr, 1902 |
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| Henry VII being crowned on the battlefield of Bosworth in 1485, marking the end of the Wars of the Roses. He is dressed in armour and kneels with a solemn and resolute expression. His sword rests on the ground in front of him, and his helmet is beside him. Lord Stanley stands over him, holding the crown high above his head. This is the same crown that had been worn by Richard III, which Stanley retrieved from the battlefield after Richard was killed. In the background, a standard-bearer holds a flag, while a large group of soldiers stands in formation, their spears creating a dense and rigid pattern. They are observing the event, witnessing the moment that Henry Tudor formally claims his new status as king. The setting is grim and battle-worn, with the weight of the conflict still present, but the act of crowning signifies the shift in power. Henry’s victory has ended decades of civil war, and this battlefield ceremony represents the beginning of his rule and the establishment of the Tudor dynasty. |
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