The Battle of Bosworth took place on August 22, 1485, and was a decisive conflict in the Wars of the Roses. It marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the rise of the Tudor dynasty. The battle was fought between the forces of King Richard III and those of Henry Tudor, who sought to claim the throne of England. Henry Tudor's victory at Bosworth led to his coronation as Henry VII, establishing a new royal line. The battle is often seen as a turning point in English history, as it ended decades of civil war and began the Tudor era, which would bring significant changes to the monarchy and the country.