Henry the VIII

Intro: King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death.

Background Info: Henry VIII is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. Also in his lifetime he had six different wives because none could produce a boy. He was an author and a composer. He ruled with absolute power. He was Lord of Ireland and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second monarch of the House of Tudor, succeeding his father, Henry VII.

Accomplishments: He was the first person to have a divorce in his time; this was a part of the church separation. He was also the supreme head of the church in England.

Impact: First person to divorce his wife. Changed the church. Although he had six wives he had no son.

Six Wives:

1. Catherine of Aragon = annulled

2. Anne Boleyn = annulled then beheaded

3. Jane Seymour = died, childbed fever

4. Anne of Cleves = annulled

5. Catherine Howard = annulled then beheaded

6. Catherine Parr = survived

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Nik Esposito