Sir William Stanley ( ? - 1495)

William Stanley was the younger brother of Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435 - 1504), an English nobleman, inherited his fathers titles, including that of king of the Isle of Man, in 1459. ...

Stanley fought with his troups in several battles of the Wars of the Roses. The Wars of the Roses (1455–1487) is the common name generally given to the intermittent civil war fought over the throne of England between adherents of the House of Lancaster and the House of York. ...

He is best known for actions in the Battle of Bosworth Field, where he changed sides, securing Henry VII's victory and crown. For his intervenence, the new king bestowed many favors on him. However, in 1495 Stanley was convicted of treason and executed for his alleged support of the pretender Perkin Warbeck. The Battle of Bosworth or Bosworth Field was an important battle during the Wars of the Roses in 15th century England. ... Henry VII (January 28, 1457 – April 21, 1509), King of England, Lord of Ireland (August 22, 1485 – April 21, 1509), was the founder of the Tudor dynasty and is generally acknowledged as one of Englands most successful kings. ... Perkin Warbeck (c. ...