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wars of the roses

/ˈwɔːrz əv ðə ˈroʊzɪz/

Tradução: Série de guerras civis na Inglaterra no século XV entre a Casa de Lancaster (símbolo — rosa vermelha) e a Casa de York (símbolo — rosa branca) pelo controle do trono inglês.

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/ˈwɔːrz əv ðə ˈroʊzɪz/C1formalpolitical
  • ptSérie de guerras civis na Inglaterra no século XV entre a Casa de Lancaster (símbolo — rosa vermelha) e a Casa de York (símbolo — rosa branca) pelo controle do trono inglês.

A series of civil wars fought in England during the 15th century between the House of Lancaster (represented by a red rose) and the House of York (represented by a white rose) for control of the English throne.

  1. Historical conflictB2formalbritish

    A series of civil wars fought in England between the House of Lancaster (red rose) and the House of York (white rose) for control of the throne, lasting from 1455 to 1487.

    ptConflito histórico

    • The Wars of the Roses ended with the victory of Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
    • Many noble families were destroyed during the Wars of the Roses.
    • Historians still debate the causes of the Wars of the Roses.