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Henry VIII
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King Henry VIII of England was born on 28th June 1491, became King on 21st April 1509 and reigned until his death on 28th January 1547.
He married six times, mostly because he wanted an undisputed male heir the throne, avoiding the possibility of a Civil War after his death.
His wives were:
First wife of Henry VIII:
Catherine of Aragon (1485 - 1536) was unable to provide Henry VIII (1491 - 1547) with a male heir, which he desperately wanted, despite six pregnancies and only one living daughter (Mary). He therefore decided to divorce Catherine and eventually had their marriage annulled in 1533. Her health went into decline and she died on 7 January 1536.
Second wife of Henry VIII:
Anne Boleyn (c1501-07 - 1536) had also been unfortunate enough to not be able to provide Henry VIII with a male heir, and was executed on trumped up charges of adultery, incest, witchcraft - all treasonable offenses. She was beheaded by an expert French swordsman, ordered by Henry as a more merciful death, on 19 May 1536. Ironically her triumph was that she was the mother of a great monarch, Elizabeth I.
Third wife of Henry VIII:
Jane Seymour (b.1504-09) the third wife of Henry VIII, died on 24 October 1537 within days of giving birth (probably from puerperal fever) to Henry's only legitimate son, Edward, later Edward VI (1537 - 1553). It was with Jane that a dying Henry asked to be buried. They are interred together in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Fourth wife of Henry VIII:
After the tragic death of his third wife, Jane Seymour, Henry was eventually persuaded to marry again, but this fourth wife, Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557) was chosen via a portrait Henry had commissioned from Hans Holbein, and when he saw her in the flesh, he was extremely unhappy with her appearance (he apparently called her "the Flanders Mare"). Although he did marry Anne on 6 January 1540, he refused to consummate the marriage, so this was annulled, but at least Anne of Cleves was "paid off" and did not lose her head. She received a generous divorce settlement and remained on good terms with the king. Anne died in 1557, with declining health.
Fifth wife of Henry VIII:
Catherine Howard (c1520 - 1542) was much younger than Henry VIII (1491 - 1547). She made the treasonable mistake of having an affair with a cousin of her mother's, Thomas Culpepper. When Henry was given the details of her adultery, he is said to have cried, as he had always thought of Catherine as his "rose without a thorn". Catherine (a cousin of Anne Boleyn) was beheaded on 13 February 1542, having asked for the block to be brought to her the night before, so that she could practice placing her head upon it.
Sixth wife of Henry VIII:
Henry's last wife, Katherine Parr (b. c1512), had already been widowed twice, when she married Henry in 1543. She was a very sensible and intellectual lady, and outlived Henry, as he died on 28 January 1547. Katherine married again, after Henry's death, to Thomas Seymour, a brother of Jane Seymour. She became pregnant and gave birth to a girl on 30 August 1548, and died of puerperal fever on 5 September 1548.
List King Henry the 8ths wives?
Brief notes on the six wives of Henry VIII (1491 - 1547):
First wife of Henry VIII:
The Spanish princess, who had previously been married to Henry's brother Arthur, Catherine of Aragon (1485 - 1536), was unable to provide Henry with a male heir. Which he desperately wanted, despite six pregnancies and only one living daughter (Mary). He therefore decided to divorce Catherine and eventually had their marriage annulled. Her health went into decline and she died on 7 January 1536.
Second wife of Henry VIII:
Anne Boleyn (c1501-07 - 1536), who displaced Catherine of Aragon in Henry's affections, had also been unfortunate enough not be able to provide Henry VIII with a male heir, and was executed on trumped up charges of adultery, incest, witchcraft - all treasonable offences. She was beheaded by an expert French swordsman, ordered by Henry as a more merciful death, on 19 May 1536. Ironically her triumph was that she was the mother of a great monarch, Elizabeth I.
Third wife of Henry VIII:
Jane Seymour (b.1504-09) the third wife of Henry VIII, betrothed to Henry the day after Anne Boleyn's execution, died on 24 October 1537 within days of giving birth (probably from puerperal fever) to Henry's only legitimate son, Edward, later Edward VI (1537 - 1553). It was with Jane that a dying Henry asked to be buried. They are interred together in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Fourth wife of Henry VIII:
After the tragic death of his third wife, Jane Seymour, Henry was eventually persuaded to marry again, but this fourth wife, Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557) was chosen via a portrait Henry had commissioned from Hans Holbein, and when he saw her in the flesh, he was extremely unhappy with her appearance (apparently he called her "the Flanders Mare"). Although he went ahead and married Anne, Henry refused to consummate the marriage, so this was annulled; but at least Anne of Cleves was "paid off" and did not lose her head. She received a generous divorce settlement and remained on good terms with the king. Anne died in 1557, with declining health.
Fifth wife of Henry VIII:
Catherine Howard (c1520 - 1542) was much younger than Henry VIII (1491 - 1547). She made the treasonable mistake of having an affair with a cousin of her mother's, Thomas Culpepper. When King Henry was given the details of her adultery, he is said to have cried, as he had always thought of Catherine as his "rose without a thorn". Catherine (a cousin of Anne Boleyn's) was beheaded on 13 February 1542, having asked for the block to be brought to her the night before, so that she could practice placing her head upon it.
Sixth wife of Henry VIII:
Henry's last wife, Katherine Parr (b. c1512), had already been widowed twice, when she married Henry in 1543. She was a very sensible and intellectual lady, and outlived Henry, as he died on 28 January 1547. Katherine married again, after Henry's death, to Thomas Seymour, a brother of Jane Seymour. She became pregnant and gave birth to a girl on 30 August 1548, and died of puerperal fever on 5 September 1548.
What countries did the church of England spread to?
Britain was the first country to restart the missionary work for the Christian faith. There was a long silence following the dark ages, because people became more about self sufficiency. The person in charge of starting this revival is William Carey. Through his efforts he began to send missionaries to South East Asia (ie. India and the surrounding countries). As this began to spread soon Britain had missionaries in America, South America, Africa, and Asia. In conclusion Britain has sent missionaries all over the world.
For more information: From Jerusalem to Irian Jyra by Ruth A. Tucker
Why did Henry VIII close down the Catholic Church?
because the pope wouldn't let him keep divorcing so he destroyed the catholic church and he built himself a new church that was runned by him.
Henry didn't destroy the Catholic Church in England, he didn't do it much good and he caused it a lot of trouble! He didn't destroy it however! Neither did he ask for a divorce, it was an annulment that was wanted. He'd seen the King of France get one some time before and saw no reason why he shouldn't have one! The Trouble was, the pope was a prisoner of Katherine of Aragon's , nephew and her nephew didn't want his aunt made the laughing stock of Europe! The pope didn't appear to care much, he'd got his money! Henry was the laughing stock of Europe and in a fit of pique he and the English Church pointed out to the Pope that the ancient canons barred the papacy from intruding in to the see of another bishop! All Henry had done was take sides in a 1000 year old quarrel about authority and further more he'd taken the side of Scripture and Tradition! If anyone had hurt the Catholic Church it was the papacy's wanton disregard of the rules!!
How old was King Henry VIII at the field of the cloth of gold?
The meeting between Francis I and Henry VIII at the Field of Cloth of Gold took place between June 7 and June 24, 1520.
Did anne of cleves have her head chopped off?
No, thankfully, she was allowed to live out her short life in Mary I's house. She was ill which caused her to die before her forty-second birthday.
What happened to the son Mary Boleyn had?
Henry Carey, born March 1526, was Mary's second child (her first child, Catherine, was born in 1524). King Henry the VIII is widely reputed to be the father of at least Henry, if not Catherine as well.
Henry Carey's legal father, William Carey, died from the sweating sickness in June 1528 when Henry was 2 years old. Henry and his sister Catherine came under the wardship of Anne Boleyn, who was engaged to King Henry the VIII at the time. The children had active contact with their mother until her banishment from court in 1535.
Acting as her nephew's patron, Anne Boleyn provided Henry with top-quality education until she was beheaded in May 1536, when Henry was 10 years old. His mother died in 1543 and he was returned to his family.
In May 1545 Henry married Anne Morgan, daughter of Sir Thomas and Anne Morgan. They had twelve children in total, although only eight survived - sons George, John, Henry, William, Edmund, Robert (plus an unknown son) and daughters Katherine, Philadelphia and Margaret.
Henry also has several illegitimate children, including Valentine Carey, who served under his father in the military.
Henry Carey died at Somerset House on July 23rd 1596 and was buried at Westminster Abbey.
Did Henry the viii explode on his deathbed?
It is said that while his body lay in state, during the night his body extruded some matter and fluids. It is thought this happened due to the poor care taken in embalming Henry. In the morning his body was found with dogs licking at the fluids. This coincided with a curse laid on him by the catholic church after reformation. The curse went something like" dogs will lick your bones for your actions".
It was actually William the Conquerer who's stomach exploded at their funeral. His funeral was awful because Thieves came and stole his jewels, The church set on fire and then due to the mix of the gas and the fire in his stomach...it just...exploded ... :S
Henry VIII (1491 - 1547) loved horses, and also kept greyhounds, spaniels, ferrets and birds.
Which wife of Henry VIII was called the Mare Of Flanders?
It was his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, who Henry reputedly called a 'Flanders mare'.
Anne of Cleeves' nickname was 'The Flanders Mare.'
Did Henry VIII have any half brothers?
No Henry VIII did not have any half brothers. While on the outset it would seem that the marriage between Henry VII and Elizabeth of York was a political marriage they loved each other and were faithful to each other. Elizabeth died in 1503 and Henry never remarried.
Did Henry VIII have a child with Catherine howard?
No, Catherine Howard and King Henry VIII did not have any children unfortunately, for both Henry (because he wanted a boy) and Catherine (because she was beheaded, but not for that reason)
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Why were Henry VIII's parents famous?
Before Henry VIII, his dad, Henry VII, also used to be king marrying someone, I dunno who,(sorry I don't no much!) then henry 8 took over following and succeeding the death of his farther. bye!
How king Henry VIII's 2nd wife die?
If she was not beheaded, she was his one wife who died of natural causes.
Why was thomas more convicted of treason?
Thomas More was executed because he refused to take the oath required by the Act of Supremacy of 1534.
King Henry had Sir Thomas More executed because Sir Thomas More believed in the Catholic Faith and would not convert to the Anglican Faith. Because he died for his faith Sir Thomas More is now a Martyr and Saint in the Catholic Church.
The Act of Supremacy of 1534 declared that the king was " taken, accepted, and reputed the only supreme head of the church of England." And Thomas More , opposed the king's actions, and therefore was beheaded.
What did Henry the VIII and his court eat in one day?
Anything really that you could think of. Literally anything. As long as it wasn't poisonous, it would be eaten by Henry the VIII and his court.
Was Catherine of arogon from Spain?
Katherine of Aragon (1485 - 1536) was born at Alcala de Henares, in the archbishop of Toledo's palace, in Spain. She was the daughter of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile.
What was Henry VIII well known for?
Henry VIII was famous for:
- The War of the Roses
- Having 6 wives
- Breaking England away from Rome
- Dissolving Catholic monasteries in England
- Founding the Church of England
Did Prince Henry of Portugal have brothers and sisters?
yes, prince Henry had 2 brothers peter and Ferdinand
Why was Henry viii angry with the church?
The Catholics, the Pope, and his family, courtiers, and as far as I know- almost all of England!
Which king did Catherine parr marry?
Catherine Parr's first marriage was to Edward Borough in 1529 when she was seventeen. It has been argued as to whether she married the elderly Edward Borough, 2nd Baron Borough of Gainsborough (d.1529) however it is generally agreen that she married his grandson, who shared the 2nd Baron's name. The younger Edward Borough died in the spring of 1533.
Catherine Parr's second marriage, in the summer of 1534, was to John Neville, 3rd Baron Larymer. She was held hostage in 1536 with her two stepchildren by northern rebels during the Pilgrimage of Grace. John Neville died in 1543 leaving Catherine Parr a wealthy widow.
After the death of her second husband, she was employed in the King's eldest daughter (Mary I of England) Lady Mary's household and began a relationship with Sir Thomas Seymore (brother of the late Jane Seymour) however Henry asked for her hand in marriage and was obliged to accept his proposal instead.
Catherine Parr married King Henry VIII on the 12th of July 1543.
Are there lasting effects from King Henry VIII's time that impact us today?
he changes the entire religion in the country
