Duke Henry VII of England

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Duke
gptkbp:born January 28, 1457
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
gptkbp:children gptkb:Margaret_Tudor
gptkb:Henry_VIII_of_England
gptkb:Mary_Tudor
gptkb:Arthur,_Prince_of_Wales
gptkb:Elizabeth_Tudor
gptkb:Edmund_Tudor
gptkbp:died April 21, 1509
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Tudor
gptkbp:father gptkb:Edmund_Tudor,_1st_Earl_of_Richmond
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Henry VII of England
gptkbp:known_for Strengthening the monarchy
Establishing the Tudor dynasty
Promoting trade and commerce
Ending the Wars of the Roses
Creating a more centralized government
Fostering a sense of national identity
Encouraging the establishment of universities
Encouraging the growth of the merchant class
Supporting the development of infrastructure
Fostering diplomatic relations with other countries
Building a strong navy
Establishing a system of royal patronage
Encouraging the arts and culture
Promoting agricultural improvements
Creating a network of loyal nobles
Encouraging the exploration of the New World
Promoting the use of English in government
Strengthening the role of Parliament
Promoting the use of the English language in literature
Fostering a culture of chivalry and courtly behavior
Creating the Court of Star Chamber
Encouraging the development of towns and cities
Establishing the Tudor Rose as a symbol of unity
Establishing the Tudor court as a center of power
Establishing the principle of royal supremacy
Implementing fiscal reforms
Maintaining peace in England
Marriage alliances to secure peace
Promoting the idea of a united Britain.
Supporting exploration and overseas ventures
Establishing the tradition of royal patronage of the arts
Establishing a strong financial foundation for the crown
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Margaret_Beaufort
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Richard_III_of_England
gptkbp:reign_end April 21, 1509
gptkbp:reign_start August 22, 1485
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elizabeth_of_York
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Henry_VIII_of_England
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_England
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Duke_Vratislaus_I_of_Bohemia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7