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In his youth, Henry was tall, fit, and good-looking. In his later years, however, he became grossly obese, with a stinking ulcer on his leg. See related link for a portrait gallery.
"His Majesty is the handsomest potentate I ever set eyes on; above the usual height, with an extremely fine calf to his leg, his complexion very fair and bright, with auburn hair combed straight and short, in the French fashion, and a round face so very beautiful, that it would become a pretty woman, his throat being rather long and thick. He was born on the 28th of June, 1491, so he will enter his twenty-fifth year the month after next. He speaks French English, and Latin, and a little Italian, he plays well on the lute and harpsichord, sings from book at sight, draws the bow with greater strength than any man in England, and jousts marvellously. Believe me, he is in every respect a most accomplished Prince; and I, who have now seen all the sovereigns in Christendom, and last of all these two of France and England in such great state, might well rest content, and with sufficient reason have it said to me, 'abi viator, sat tuis oculis debe' (go home traveller, your eyes have seen enough).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere are various portraits of Henry VIII that can be viewed with an image search on the internet. On the Wikipedia page for Henry VIII of England, you can see the Hans Eworth portrait of Henry (1545) that most people are familiar with. Showing Henry standing, feet apart looking very imposing.
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Who was Henry the viiis mother?
Elizabeth of York.
What did Henry VIIIs shower look like?
They did not have showers then, they bathed very seldom....so if Henry VIII wanted a wash, he had a bath.......a wooden construction
Who was Henry viiis child to catherine of aragon?
Mary, who became Queen Mary I.
Who was Henry VIII wife before he died?
Henry the 8ths final wife was Catherine Parr
How did Henry VIIIs request for divorces influence parliament?
he asked the had to get permission from the pope
Who was Henry the viiis mother?
Elizabeth of York.
What did Henry VIIIs shower look like?
They did not have showers then, they bathed very seldom....so if Henry VIII wanted a wash, he had a bath.......a wooden construction
What was the name of Henry VIIIs falconer?
It's Robert Cheseman.
Who was Henry VIIIs first queen?
Catherine of Aragon
Who performed King Henry VIIIs coronation?
Pope Clement VI
Who was anne Boleyns and Henry viiis daughter?
Elizabeth I, Queen of England.
What was Henry viiis newfound religion called?
The church of England. Henry took the Popes place in England.
Who was Henry viiis child to catherine of aragon?
Mary, who became Queen Mary I.
Did Catherine of Aragon spend all of Henry viiis money on cheese?
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Who was kathrine parr?
Katherine Parr was Henry VIIIs sixth and last wife, she outlived him.
What was the significance of Henry VIIIs break with the Catholic Church?
It undermined the power and authority of the pope.
When did Henry VIIIs daughter Mary reign?
She reigned from July 1553 to November 1558.
