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What colours were poor people not allowed to wear in the reign of Henry VIII?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/23/2023

Purple, it was the color of royalty. I don't know if they weren't allowed to wear it. The inks used to make purple were the rarest and most expensive, that's why it was the royal color. Poor people certainly couldn't afford it.

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∙ 17y ago

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How many people did Henry the 8th kill during his reign as King of England?

Henry VIII is believed to have executed around 72,000 people during his reign as King of England.

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49673486

How long did Henry reign?

henry reign from 1509 until 1547 .

How many people did Henry VIII burn at the stake?

Henry VIII burned 81 people during his reign

Why did Henry's reign become to be known as one of bloody suppression?

because of all the people that he killed

What was Henry the 3 reign?

1216-1272

When did King Henry Vl reign?

The reign of King Henry VI lasted 39 years, from September 1 1422 until March 4 1461.

Who looked after government and diplomacy for Henry early in the reign?

I think Thomas Cromwell looked after all the government for Henry early in his reign. I hope this helped lol

What notable things did Henry III achieve during his reign?

Henry achieved nothing.

How many years did Henry the seventh reign for?

Henry the Seventh reigned for 23 years.

What is the date of Henry VIII's reign?

1509 to 1537

What did Henry ii reigned for?

nothing he was to stupid to reign