Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby
English nobleman and politician (1435-1504) · Politicians · Died at 69
Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, KG was an English nobleman. He was the stepfather of King Henry VII of England. He was the eldest son of Thomas Stanley, 1st Baron Stanley and Joan Goushill.
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Battle of Bosworth Field · Leader
Richard III's defeat ended the Wars of the Roses and established the Tudor dynasty, bringing stability and beginning early modern England.
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Henry VII of England
Richard III of England
Elizabeth of York+4 more
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Stained glass at Ordsall Hall, Salford, Lancashire, showing the arms of Stanley: 1st grand quarter: quarterly - 1&4: Stanley; 2: Lathom (erased); 3: de Warenne, Earl of Surrey; 2nd & 3rd grand quarters: King of Man; 4th grand quarter: quarterly - 1&4: Strange of Knockyn; 2: Woodville; 3: Mohun of Dunster Castle, Baron Mohun. All circumscribed by the Garter. Possibly the arms of Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435-1504), KG
Finding Richard's circlet after the battle, Lord Stanley hands it to Henry.
