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Henry VII of England married Elizabeth of York in 1483 in order to cement the line of succession after England's War of the Roses. His heirs would thus be heirs to both parties (York and Lancaster) of that conflict, hopefully preventing further wars of succession.

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12y ago

Henry VII had many motives to marry Elizabeth of York.

The main reasons though were political, for example the end of the Wars of the Roses. The marriage united the two families and helped to ensure peace.

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Political Reasons

Uniting the two families

Peacekeeping

End of Wars of Roses

Henry had previously promised to marry Elizabeth of York in 1483.

Legitimise heirs - secures his position

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Queen Elizabeth ll married prince Phillip because she loved him, she had no idea that one day she would be queen.

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she was very pretty

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