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As a young man Henry was the second son and was prepared for a life in the church. The death of his elder brother Arthur changed the fate of Henry. In his early life he enjoyed physical activites including hunting, hawking, horseback riding, jousting, tennis, Archery and Wrestling. He was also well educated and intelligent and enjoyed writing and composing music. Henry VIII loved court life with its pageants, dancing and masques. A leg injury incurred whilst he was riding led to a festering ulcer in his leg and considerably reduced his physical exercise in Henry VIII's later life. He gave in to excess in eating and drinking and became a huge, bloated figure
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Who was the father of queen Elisabeth 1?
King Henry VIII. Her mother was Queen Anne Boleyn.
What does viii stand for in Henry VIII's name?
VIII is 8 in Roman Numerals, which means Henry VIII was the eighth King of England to be called Henry.
What means viii in Henry VIII?
VIII mean the eighth in Roman numerals. Henry the Eighth
Did Elizabeth I kill Henry VIII?
No. Elizabeth I was Henry VIII's daughter.
What English monarch began the reformation?
Henry VIII?
What was the name of the person who was the leader in Henry VIII's period?
Henry VIII
tudor period?
henry vIII kill
What relation was Henry VIII to Mary queen of scotts?
Henry VIII was the Great Uncle of Mary Queen of Scotts Mary's Grandmother Margret was the sister of Henry VIII
Who was Henry vii very famous son?
Henry VIII was his famous son
What was Henry viii's farthers name?
Henry VIII's father was called Henry Tudor - Henry VII of england.
Was Henry VIII the second to rule after Henry vii died?
Henry VIII was the first to rule after Henry VII.
Who was Henry VIII married to when he died?
Henry VIII Henry VIII's sixth wife, who outlived him by just over a year, was Catherine Parr.
