Episode 341 - Henry VII & the Founding of the Tudor Dynasty with Dr Sean Cunningham
About this episode
Natalie Grueninger discusses Henry VII's rise to power and the establishment of the Tudor Dynasty with Dr Sean Cunningham.
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. Find out more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
People in this episode
Host: Natalie Grueninger
Guest: Dr Sean Cunningham
Topics covered
- Henry VII
- Tudor Dynasty
- political alliances
- legitimacy
- rebellions
- symbolism
- governance
Keywords
- Henry VII
- Tudor Dynasty
- political alliances
- Elizabeth of York
- Margaret Beaufort
- legitimacy
- rebellions
- symbolism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tudor Dynasty
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