'Henry VII', (1457-1509), 1830. Henry VII (1457-1509) seized the crown on 22 August 1485 from Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, and became King of England and Lord of Ireland until his death. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor and is credited with administrative, economic and diplomatic initiatives. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]