Battle of Bosworth Field

The Battle of Bosworth, or Battle of Bosworth Field, was the last important battle during the Wars of the Roses in 15th-century England. It was fought on 22 August 1485 between the Yorkist king, Richard III, the last of the Plantagenet dynasty, and the Lancastrian Henry Tufor, who wanted to become king.

It ended in Richard's defeat and death and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty. Historically, the battle is thought to have marked the end of the Wars of the Roses although smaller battles were fought in the years that followed, as Yorkists unsuccessfully tried to become king again.

The precise place of the battle is unknown. Memorials have been built in some of the possible locations in Lancashire.

 Shakespearian dramatization 

The Battle of Bosworth is an important part of William Shakespeare's play Richard III. The action of the play ends with the battle.

 Notes 

 Further reading 
  - Overview of the battle in its historical context.

  - The archaeology of the battle
  - Analysis of the battle by a military expert

 Other websites 
 Bosworth Battlefield visitor info
 Richard III Society, American Branch  with maps, photos, articles presenting several competing theories situating the battle
 The Battle of Bosworth 
 Bosworth Roll Call  Officers there on the day.

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Category:House of Tudor
Category:1485
Category:Leicestershire
Category:1480s in England