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How did the Tudors obtain and keep the crown?

Connect a battlefield victory, a dynastic marriage and the evidence behind a royal claim.

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Portrait of Henry VIII, a later Tudor king
Henry VIII · a later Tudor kingHans Holbein the Younger · Public domain

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What you’ll explore

A battlefield victory

Begin with the victory that opens this dynastic story.

A dynastic marriage

Connect a marriage to the question of royal authority.

A claim to the crown

Examine the evidence behind a royal claim.

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Connect the map, people, turning points and evidence in 6 guided steps. Included in Plus and Pro, including an active Plus trial.

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