April 21 - The king is dead Long live the king

On this day in Tudor history, 21st April 1509, King Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty on the English throne, died at Richmond Palace. Henry VII was succeeded by his seventeen-year-old son who, apparently, did "not desire gold or gems or precious metals, but virtue, glory, immortality"! Yes, this was Henry VIII. Find out more in today's video from Claire Ridgway, founder of the Tudor Society www.tudorsociety.com Henry VII - 60 second history - /watch/sO3jrFJuW6Guj Henry VIII - 60 second history - /watch/oATgGgtlON1lg

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