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Who assumed the throne second in England after Henry viii death?
Elizabeth I after Mary Tudor
When did King Henry the second claim the throne?
December 19 1154 Was the Date of his coronation
Why did Henry the v111 become king?
Henry VIII was the second son of King Henry VII. The oldest son, Arthur, died before his father, leaving Henry next in line for the throne.
Was Henry VIII always meant to be king?
No he was second in line, first in line was Arthur Tudor but he died on the 2nd April 1502 meaning Henry was Henry VII heir to the throne.
How many years was Henry on the throne?
Which Henry?
Who was the second child of Henry VIII but the third of his children to rule?
The second child of King Henry VIII was Elizabeth I by Henry's second wife Anne Boleyn. After King Henry died in 1547 his son Edward VI by Henry's third wife Jane Seymour came into the throne. Edward at the age of 15 in 1553. After Edward's death Mary, the first child of King Henry by first wife Catherine of Aragon, ruled until 1558. After Mary's death Elizabeth superseded the throne and ruled until her death in 1603.
Why was Henry VIII made Duke of york?
Henry was duke of york when he was a young boy, because he was second in line to the throne. Traditionally the first in line to the throne is named the prince of wales, and the second is the duke of york. Henry VIII had an older brother, Arthur, so he was 2nd in line and not expected to become king. However Arthur died young and so Henry was the last son in the inheritance. When his father, Henry VII died, Henry became King Henry VIII and married his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon
What was Queen Elizabeth I'S claim to the throne?
daughter of anne Boleyn,second wife of Henry the 8th.
Why did King Henry VIII believe he needed a second wife?
All the children from his first wife were girl and he needed a boy to succeed him in the throne
Is King Henry IV related to Queen Elizabeth?
She was Henry VII's Grand daughter - Henry VII was Henry VIII's father. Her mother was Anne Boleyn Henry VIII's second wife. She was the third of Henry VIII's children on the throne. Her brother was Edward VI and her sister was Mary I
Was a huguenot when he inherited the throne?
Henry IV
When did Henry the vii take the throne?
1485
