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Henry VIII solved the problem of not having a son by having a son. He finally had a son with his third wife.

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He kept trying and when that didn't work he remarried until he got one which he eventually did (Edward VI).

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He did have two legitimate sons that survived childhood.

If you mean Henry VIII: he kept marrying until Jane Seymour finally gave birth to a legitimate son in 1537.

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He really wanted to hae a son because he wanted an heir to his throne, as women were not allowed to rule

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When Henry VIII was desperate to get what?

A son, who would be the indisputable heir of the throne.


Who was Henry vii very famous son?

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To rule over the country after he was dead.


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Henry VIII wanted to have a son.


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There were two Henry Tudors. The first, Henry VII, began his reign in 1485 after the defeat of King Richard III at Bosworth Field. Henry vll son, Henry VIII, began his reign in 1509 upon the death of his father. When his father had DIED Henry's son took Henry's place


Who was Henry VIII son and how old before he died?

King Edward VI as the only legitimate son of Henry VIII, he died when he was 15.


Did Henry The VIII have 1 son or 2?

Henry VIII had 1 son -Edward VI.Catheriine of Aragon had 4 boys with Henry VIII but they all died. Hope this helps


Did Henry VIII ever have a dream?

to have a son


Who did Henry VIII have a son with?

Jane Seymour