Henry - Saint V Sinner

Question 1

Henry was a sinner because he…

Answer 1

• quarrelled with Pope and made himself head of Church
• shut down monasteries and took their riches
• beheaded two wives and men who opposed him
• dealt savagely with an unrising in the north

Question 2

Henry was a saint because he…

Answer 2

• founded English navy and helped keep them safe
• clever scholar
• founded Christ church college
• stopped foreign interference with England’s affairs