The Tudor Monarchs Forest of Bowland都铎王朝的君主和森林.pptVIP

A Leap in the Park Influencing life in and around the Bowland Deer Parks 1485 – 1603 Who was Henry VII? Henry was the great-grandson of the Duke of Lancaster, great-great-great-grandson of Edward III and one of seven children. He was banished to France because Richard lll feared he might try to take the throne In 1485 Henry gathered some support in England and landed in Wales. Henry’s victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth ended the War of the Roses Age whilst King 28-52. Married Elizabeth of York (daughter of Edward IV). Buried in Westminster Abbey. The Battle of Bosworth Field 1485 Richard III Henry VII The Battle and how Henry won Richard gathered his 6,000 supporters and marched towards Ambien Hill. He hoped to meet and defeat Henry before he brought his army to London. Henry approached with 2,000 men. Richard waited with his men for four days. Gradually Richard’s men began to lose hope and started to leave. It’s thought that the Duke of Northumberland betrayed Richard and joined Henry. Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, (and Henry’s stepfather) added his army to Henry’s fighters. Richard left his high point and was slain. Henry was crowned Henry VII of England. Henry VII After defeating Richard III he married Elizabeth of York six months later They had four children: Arthur Margaret Henry Mary He reigned from 1485 until his death in 1509 Connection to Bowland Deer Parks Edward Stanley was a skilful soldier who had fought for Henry during the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. His family was well connected and were eventually strong supporters of Henry Lancaster (later to become Henry VII). On the 1st October 1485 Edward was appointed as Sheriff of Lancashire. Appointed as Park Keeper in December 1487 by Henry Vll (Leagram {Laithgram) and Radholme Park). This was an unusual life time appointment. Once appointed as the Park Keeper he lived at Hornby Castle. Re-appointed sheriff in 1509. Created Lord Monteagle in 1514