The Man Who Helped Make Henry VII King

The Untold Story of Sir Reginald Bray - He wasn’t a king… but he helped make one.

Sir Reginald Bray may not be a household name, but this quiet powerhouse of the Tudor court knew Henry VII from boyhood, helped plan the invasion that toppled Richard III, and then served as one of the most powerful men in England.

- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
- Spymaster
- Master of royal revenues
- Patron of grand Tudor architecture
- Head of the dreaded Council Learned in the Law

From buying young Henry Tudor his first bow and arrows… to financing the very rebellion that launched a dynasty… to managing the wealth and secrets of a king — Bray was everywhere.

In this episode of On This Day in Tudor History, I explore the fascinating life and legacy of Sir Reginald Bray, who died on 5 August 1503. Discover the man behind the monarch — the loyal servant who helped build the Tudor world from the shadows.

Watch now to learn how one administrator helped shape a dynasty.

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