Episode 341 - Henry VII & the Founding 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: Support Talking Tudors on Patreon !

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Episode 341 - Henry VII & the Founding of the Tudor Dynasty with Dr Sean Cunningham is an episode from Talking Tudors by Natalie Grueninger.

This episode is 75:19 long.

This episode was published on Apr 12, 2026.

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