History: Henry VII Tudor

1485- 1509 - Henry VII defeated Richard III and established the Tudor dynasty. After the War of the Roses, much work was needed to unify the aristocracy, and Henry worked to quell dissension and build a strong monarchy. Henry eliminated the practice of wealthy families maintaining personal militaries. Henry also worked to improve the English economy by encouraging businesses. As a result of these improvements, Henry's legacy was a stable and prosperous nation.