Royalty · 1457–1509
Henry VII of England — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 28 January 1457 · Died: 21 April 1509 · Age at death: 52
How old was Henry VII of England when he died?
Henry VII of England died aged 52. He was born on 28 January 1457 and died on 21 April 1509.
First Tudor king of England who defeated Richard III in battle
Did you know?He won the English throne at the Battle of Bosworth Field, which effectively brought the long-running Wars of the Roses to an end.
Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509), also known as Henry Tudor, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor.
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- Age at death
- 52
- Years since death
- 517
- Born
- January 28, 1457 · Pembroke Castle, United Kingdom
- Died
- April 21, 1509
- Cause of death
- Tuberculosis
- Nationality
- English
- Known for
- Royalty
Family
- Father
- Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond
- Mother
- Margaret Beaufort
- Spouse
- Elizabeth of York
- Children
- Arthur, Prince of Wales, Henry VIII of England, Margaret Tudor, Edmund Tudor, Duke of Somerset, Edward Tudor, Elizabeth Tudor, Katherine Tudor, Mary Tudor, Roland de Velville
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