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Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the War of
the Roses. The Battle was fought between the supporters
of King Richard III and Henry Tudor. At Bosworth Field
the Lancastrians, led by Henry Tudor, defeated Richard
III who died during the course of the battle. As a result
Henry Tudor became King Henry VII of England and Wales.
Bosworth
Field is situated a few miles out of Leicester. From
the battlefield Richard's body was taken to the city
and he is believed to be buried just outside the City
walls. Henry VII secured the end of the War of the
Roses after the battle by marrying Elizabeth of York,
thus uniting the two warring factions and bringing
an end to the conflict.
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