The Controversial Matriarch of the Tudor Dynasty | Margaret Beaufort | Part 3

The Tudors were a royal family that dominated the late medieval era, but how did they go from minor Welsh nobility to monarchs of England? It all started with the mother of Henry VII, Margaret Beaufort. A teen mother and widow by the age of thirteen, Margaret would elevate herself beyond the low expectations of her sex, and ensure her son's place on the throne of England. This video looks at Margaret's place during Richard III's reign, discusses her possible part in the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, her decisive actions that helped her son get back home, and her part in helping Henry VII win the crown of England...

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[HistorysForgottenPeople]

Thank you for watching! 😊 So who do you think had the biggest impact on how events went for Henry VII? Was it Margaret, or someone else?

[OfficeSpace]

An excellent series on the historical determination and, in effect, consequences that arrived by Margaret Beaufort’s ability to survive in spite of the disadvantages that stood before her. Wonderful presentation on one of history’s most interesting matriarchs. :)

[brontewcat]

This is such a balanced account of the disappearance of the Princes and the events of Richard’s taking of the throne. You do not blacken Richard, but point out that he was ruthless.

[MissMentats]

I dont understand why we need to have so many unnecessary days between Sundays. Why can’t it just be Sunday every day

[JM-The_Curious]

Great vid. I had wondered how the holding of Baron Strange played out and I haven't known any other videos really address that part of the story. It's touches like that which make your channel worth watching. Thanks!

I also feel like I learnt a lot more about Richard III from this video and it's filled in some blanks there. I don't see any redeeming features at all in him.

[lfgifu]

11:53 this is the best use one can give to AI😭😭 It’s so good

[crocodiledundee]

Your AI art has improved and looks really beautiful and really brings the story to life. Fantastic video as always.

[Cristobels-Green-Boots]

Fantastic! Delivered with such gusto &, as far as we know, factually accurate…I reserve my judgment where Richard Plantagenet is concerned (Nye Barnard! 💔), but I still enjoyed your account: at school (many moons ago) I don’t recall being taught much about the Plantagenet Dynasty….but, thanks to yourself & other presenters, I’m hot on the trail & enjoying my journey through
English History!
Thank you so much for sharing!
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[funtimefoxy]

I would love it if you could talk about Matilda of Flanders (she’s often overshadowed by her famous husband, William the Conqueror), I think it would be nice if you could speak about her since her story is quite fascinating

[savagedarksider]

The joke is on Richard III because it is his brother- and not his-line that continues to this day

[kaloarepo]

Some people claim that the second duke of Somerset(a Beaufort) was the one who fathered a son by Catherine de Valois and not Owen Tudor - so with Margaret Beaufort it was Beauforts and not Tudors ALL THE WAY UP!!!.

[MichelleBruce-looc]

Hi, awesome live history video I enjoyed it. How are you doing? I'm doing well. And so is my cat Benjamin. Have a great day see you next video 😊

[jamistardust]

So proud! It really was an amazing life. My 17th great grandmother.

[anthonywarren]

The Welsh knight that killed Richard is Owen ap Thomas

[cyankirkpatrick]

Wait a minute I've heard of the sweating sickness it actually happened where I can't remember but I did watch a video about it because I think Anne Boleyn had it as a child.

[brontewcat]

The idea the boys were made illegitimate by the declaration in June 1483 misunderstands English and church law.

There were only 2 ways the boys could be made illegitimate.

1. A church court annulled the marriage between their parents, which would render their children illegitimate. Until this happened the marriage between Elizabeth and Edward IV remained valid and their children legitimate.

2. An act of Parliament declared them illegitimate. This happened in 1484 with the passage of the Titulus Regius. However any act of Parliament can be amended or repealed by another act of Parliament. The first Parliament of Henry VII repealed the Titulus Regius, and thus the children returned to being legitimate.

So at the time Richard usurped the throne his nephews were legitimate and his nephew Edward had the best claim to the throne. That’s why Richard is the best candidate if they were murdered- he had both motive and opportunity.

[kristiebrown]

Bottom line, a mothers love knows no bounds. She was a lioness. She sacrificed and suffered in silence as most good mothers do. And in that time period, it makes it even more incredible. Yes, she wanted him on the throne, but good Lord, what she endured for him and his cause is nothing short of remarkable.

[Elora]

About the princes... As far as I have understood it, Richard actually liked his nephews. He probably would have kept them locked in for the rest of his life. All his men knew what a threat the boys were to Richard's throne. The complete fallout the king had with Buckingham makes me mighty suspicious. But, then again, Richard III was ruthless, to say the least.
Definitely a mystery for the ages. There are so many signs (both major and minor) that point to different people. Also some that point to the boys simply dying to sickness. Maybe they discovered too late that the boys were actually poisoned and that's why they never could produce the bodies? (Some poisons can leave very obvious signs after the fact, so to speak.) One can make practically any hypothesis and make a case why this or that person is the one who caused the death of the princes.

[tanjaseeder]

my money is on Stanley(s).. and Margaret!

[theoriginaltoba]

40:16 it was considered the end of the medieval era, not the middle ages, that ended a long time ago.