Henry VII: Winter King (2013)

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Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of founder of Britain’s great Tudor Dynasty - and his amazing trajectory to power. Two weeks after landing on the shores Wales in 1485 with a small band of mercenaries, Henry of Richmond defeats the notorious Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. He is crowned Henry VII and then begins a career of realpolitik, a charming exterior making a savage ambition. The War of the Roses, his wife Elizabeth of York, and the beginning of the Renaissance are all part of this incredible history, as are Henry’s obsessions with money and astonishing spy network.

Director: Giulia Clark, Stuart Elliott
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: Lion Television, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Giulia Clark, Stuart Elliott
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry VII: Winter King about?
Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of founder of Britain’s great Tudor Dynasty - and his amazing trajectory to power. Two weeks after landing on the shores Wales in 1485 with a small band of mercenaries, Henry of Richmond defeats the notorious Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. He is crowned Henry VII and then begins a career of realpolitik, a charming exterior making a savage ambition. The War of the Roses, his wife Elizabeth of York, and the beginning of the Renaissance are all part of this incredible history, as are Henry’s obsessions with money and astonishing spy network.
Who directed Henry VII: Winter King?
Henry VII: Winter King was directed by Giulia Clark, Stuart Elliott.
Who stars in Henry VII: Winter King?
Henry VII: Winter King stars Thomas Penn.
How long is Henry VII: Winter King?
Henry VII: Winter King has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Henry VII: Winter King?
Henry VII: Winter King is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Henry VII: Winter King produced?
Henry VII: Winter King was produced in United Kingdom.