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Battle of Bosworth Field
Part of the Wars of the Roses
Lancaster victory over York.svg
Date 22 August 1485
Location
In the area of Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, England
52°36′N 1°25′W / 52.60°N 1.41°W / 52.60; -1.41
Result Decisive Lancastrian victory
Belligerents
Yorkshire rose.svg King Richard III of England, House of York Red Rose Badge of Lancaster.svg Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, Lancastrians French Mercenaries
Commanders and leaders
Richard III of England† Earl of Richmond
Earl of Oxford
Philibert de Chandée
Strength
6,000 5,000

The Battle of Bosworth or Bosworth Field was a very important battle. It happened in England on August 22, 1485. This battle was part of a series of fights known as the Wars of the Roses.

The battle was fought between two powerful groups. One was led by King Richard III, who was from the Yorkist family. The other was led by Henry Tudor, who wanted to become king. He was from the Lancastrian side.

The battle ended with King Richard III being defeated and killed. Henry Tudor won and became King Henry VII. This marked the start of the Tudor dynasty in England. Many historians believe this battle officially ended the Wars of the Roses. However, some smaller battles did happen later as Yorkists tried to regain power.

The exact place where the battle happened is not fully known today. There are memorials built in some of the possible locations.

The Battle in Shakespeare's Play

The Battle of Bosworth is a very important part of a famous play. This play is called Richard III. It was written by the famous writer William Shakespeare.

The play's story finishes with this big battle. It shows the dramatic events leading up to King Richard's defeat.

Images for kids

  • Elizabeth of York, right facing portrait

    Elizabeth of York: rumours of her marriage launched Henry's invasion.

  • Richard vs Henry at Bosworth (lens corrected)

    A stained-glass window in St James's Church, Sutton Cheney, shows Richard III (left) and Henry VII (right).

  • Lord Stanley Brings the Crown of Richard (wide)

    After the battle, Lord Stanley found Richard's crown and gave it to Henry.

  • The Battle of Bosworth Field - A Scene from the Great Drama of History

    The Battle of Bosworth Field, a Scene in the Great Drama of History.

  • St James the Greater, Dadlington

    St James the Greater, Dadlington: the soldiers who died at Bosworth Field were buried here.

  • King Richard's Well

    Richard's Well, where King Richard supposedly drank water on the day of the battle.

See also

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