Episode 374
Episode 341 - Henry VII & the Founding of the Tudor Dynasty with Dr Sean Cunningham
April 12, 20261h 15m
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Show Notes
Host Natalie Grueninger speaks with Dr Sean Cunningham about Henry VII’s unlikely path from exile to king, the political alliances and myths he used to secure power, and the major challenges of his reign, including rebellions and pretenders.
They explore Henry’s strategies for legitimacy, his marriage to Elizabeth of York, the role of Margaret Beaufort, and how Tudor symbolism and governance shaped the dynasty’s future.
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