By BananaKing, Chief Meme-ologist & Historian at HistoryGoneBananas
What Happened at the Battle of Bosworth Field?
The Battle of Bosworth Field (1485) wasn’t just any medieval dust-up—it was the grand finale of the Wars of the Roses, England’s all-too-real family feud between the Houses of Lancaster and York.
Richard III, also known as the king Shakespeare painted as a scheming, horse-needing villain, rode out with the Yorkist army. Facing him was Henry Tudor, an underdog Lancaster with a very shaky claim but some solid French and Welsh support.
In one of England’s most dramatic turning points, Richard charged straight at Henry himself (cue medieval drumroll). Bold? Yes. Smart? Not so much. He was killed in battle—becoming the last English king to die in battle.
Henry Tudor: From Underdog to Henry VII
With Richard’s crown allegedly plucked from a thorn bush, Henry Tudor became Henry VII, starting the Tudor dynasty. From this chaotic battlefield came centuries of royal drama: Henry VIII’s six wives and Elizabeth I’s golden age. Talk about dynasty goals.
Why the Battle of Bosworth Field Matters (and What History Geeks Love to Ask)
Who won the Battle of Bosworth Field? Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII of England.
Why was the Battle of Bosworth important? It ended the Wars of the Roses and started the Tudors’ reign.
Where is Richard III buried? Fun twist: after centuries lost, his remains were found under a Leicester car park in 2012—yes, the king was hiding under parking lot asphalt.
What can we learn today? Don’t underestimate the underdog, and maybe avoid charging alone across a battlefield in heavy armor.
Lessons for Historians, Geeks, and Curious Readers
The Wars of the Roses timeline shows how tangled dynastic politics can get.
Medieval battle strategy teaches us that courage doesn’t equal victory.
And if you love a good true-story plot twist—Richard’s skeleton rediscovered under a car park is better than any Netflix drama.
Conclusion: England Got Tudors, History Got Bananas
So on this day in history, August 22, 1485, the crown literally shifted heads in a muddy field. Richard III lost his throne, Henry VII founded a dynasty, and the Battle of Bosworth Field changed English history forever.
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