English Reformation Flashcards
Cathrine of Aragon
Henry was married and didn’t like his wife (she didn’t give him a son) and wanted a divorce from her. He went to the church and they told him no. So he lied to and persuaded the pope to annul them. The only one that he didn’t kill but he cheated on her
Anne Boleyn
She seduced Henry and then Henry wanted nothing to do with Catherine after his. Anne was a bop and was accused of treason and beheaded.
Jane Seymor
She died in childbirth giving him a son (edward)
Anne of Cleves
He married her for a political alliance. The marriage was political and embarrassing so they got annulled.
Cathrine Howard
She cheated on him and was accused of treason and beheaded.
Cathrine Parr
She was the only one who survived