Henry VII

Question 1

Why did Henry marry Catherine of Aragon?

Answer 1

She was the wife of his dead brother, Arthur, and they had a girl called Mary I and even a son who later died only 52 days after being born. This was also because she was Spanish so he could form a Spanish alliance.

Question 2

Why did Henry marry Anne Boleyn?

Answer 2

So he could have an heir to the throne but they had a girl called Elizabeth I.

Question 3

Why did Henry marry Jane Seymour?

Answer 3

She was a maid to Anne Boleyn and he still wanted an heir, they had a child called Edward VI.

Question 4

Why did Henry marry Anne of Cleves?

Answer 4

To establish an alliance with the House of Cleves, a part on Germany. He said she looked like a horse and they did not have any children.

Question 5

Why did Henry marry Katherine Howard?

Answer 5

He was eager to find a new wife and she was the lady in waiting of Anne of Cleves and a cousin of Anne Boleyn.

Question 6

Why did Henry marry Katherine Parr?

Answer 6

To care for Henry at his old age, they did not have any children.