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Friday, September 11, 2009
Why is it called the Wars of the Roses?
Where does the name "Wars of the Roses" come from? Why roses?
The "Wars of the Roses" name came about in the 19th century. The war was originally known as "The Cousins War." It originated because the two opposing sides each had a rose as their symbol. The House of York had a white rose and the House of Lancaster had a red rose. When Henry VII ended the war, married Elizabeth of York, and founded the House of Tudor, he adopted both roses and created the red and white Tudor rose.
The "Wars of the Roses" name came about in the 19th century. The war was originally known as "The Cousins War." It originated because the two opposing sides each had a rose as their symbol. The House of York had a white rose and the House of Lancaster had a red rose. When Henry VII ended the war, married Elizabeth of York, and founded the House of Tudor, he adopted both roses and created the red and white Tudor rose.
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