Henry the 7th
Definition
Henry VII was the King of England from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He is known for establishing the Tudor dynasty and implementing policies that strengthened central government.
Analogy
Think of Henry VII as a CEO who takes over a struggling company (England). He restructures, brings in new management (the Tudor dynasty), and implements new policies to make the company profitable and stable again.
Related terms
Wars of Roses: A series of civil wars for control of the throne of England fought between supporters of two rival branches, House Lancaster (red rose) and House York (white rose).
Tudor Dynasty: The Tudor family's reign over England from 1485-1603. They are like a successful sports team that had a long winning streak.
Feudalism: The dominant social system in medieval Europe, where nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service. It's like an old-school version of paying rent - instead with land and military service.
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