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22 August 1485
Battle of Bosworth
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Henry Tudor – a descendant
of John of Gaunt – defeats Richard
III in battle near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, after invading
England to pursue his claim to the throne. Although Richard chooses a
strong position on Ambien Hill, his numerical superiority is offset by
the last-minute defection of Lord Stanley to Henry. During the battle,
Richard is killed while fighting on foot. His naked body is slung over
a horse and taken for burial at an unknown spot in Leicester.
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