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"Henry VIII was a great sports enthusiast and a highly accomplished athlete"* He played tennis and darts, bowled, wrestled, hunted and hawked. His main love was jousting.
* British Library, http://www.bl.UK/whatson/events/event92693.HTML
"A decathlete before his time, Henry was adept at the javelin, dressage and double?axe fighting, and was also a dab hand at Archery"
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/266761.HTML
Tennis, jousting and hunting.
king Henry the VIII liked was hunting
He played tennis. ('Royal' or 'real' tennis as opposed to lawn tennis.)
He had a tennis court installed at Hampton Court.
When he was younger he used to enjoy jousting, hunting and playing tennis but as he got older he became more unhealthy and could not go on with any more sports.
Henry VIII was know as a man who loved sporting so any even that was popular at that time he might have played. The two sports that the King was well known for enjoying are Hunting and Jousting. The King was often out riding on the various hunts, and when younger he was known for being brave in the circle of the joust.
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What was Henry the viii health like?
Although in pictures Henry VIII was fat he wasnt he was actually quite fit and very athletic and did many sport events
What did Henry VIII do for sport?
Tennis, Jousting and Hunting were most likely the three main sprts he got involved in.
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?
Who was King Henry VIII vavrot sport?
if your question is "What was King Henry the V111 favorite sport?" Jousting
What sport did Henry VIII allow on Christmas day?
archery
What sport was banned by Edward 111 and Henry viii?
lawn bowls
What was Henry the viii health like?
Although in pictures Henry VIII was fat he wasnt he was actually quite fit and very athletic and did many sport events
What sport was once banned by both edward III and Henry VIII?
bowling
What animals did Henry viii hunt?
Henry VIII hunted a variety of animals, including deer, wild boar, bear, and birds such as herons and pheasants. Hunting was a popular pastime for royals during his time, and Henry was known for his prowess in the sport.
Was Henry the viii athletic?
Henry the VIII loved to do sport but the sport he absolutly loved was tennis.Yes he was, not only as a spectator but an eager participant. He was a big strong man and in contact games few got the better of him. I would say being King helps.
What was Henry VIII's favorite entertainment?
Quite possibly horse racing, it is known as the sport of kings
Did Henry VIII create tennis?
No, he didn't. Henry was an avid player though. When it was brought over to England, Henry VIII made more courts.
Who was the father of queen Elisabeth 1?
King Henry VIII. Her mother was Queen Anne Boleyn.
What did Henry VIII do for sport?
Tennis, Jousting and Hunting were most likely the three main sprts he got involved in.
What was Henry VIII's favourite sport?
Henry VIII loved jousting, hunting and Tennis. ______ While I did leave the last contributors answer on however, I believe the answer your teacher is looking for is wresting... Henry Vlll not only loved to watch wrestling he was also known to fight and often would win..
