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Who ruled England in 1500?

In 1500 (age of discovery), England was ruled by Henry VII (king). Kingdom of England as drawn in the 1492 border data.

Ruler in 1500

NameTitleYearsSource
Henry VIIking1485–1509source

Around 1500

  • 1485: Battle of Bosworth Field: Henry's Lancastrian forces defeated Richard III's Yorkist army. source

In our records: after, Elizabeth I (1558–1603).

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