Henry VII's Wives Flashcards

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What was a reason for Henry to marry Catharine of Aragon?

A

Political move - smooth England and Spain’s relationship

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What was the name of Catherine of Aragon’s one surviving child?

A

Bloody Mary

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What church did Henry establish so he could divorce Catherine of Aragon?

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Church of England

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Who was Henry’s second wife?

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Anne Boleyn

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What was the name of Anne Boleyn’s child?

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Elizabeth

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How did Anne Boleyn die?

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Beheaded - accused of being unfaithful

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Who was Henry’s third wife?

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Jane Seymour

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What was Jane Seymour’s child’s name?

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Prince Edward

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How many years passed before Henry married again after Jane Seymour’s death (she died in childbirth)?

A

2 years

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Who was Henry’s fourth wife?

A

Anne of Cleves

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What was wrong with Anne of Cleves?

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She had little in common with Henry (no love for music); he wanted her gone immediately

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Who was Catherine Howard?

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Henry’s fifth wife

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What was wrong with Catherine Howard?

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She wasn’t in love with Henry - didn’t produce a child

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How did Catherine Howard die?

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Beheaded - accused of having affairs

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Who was Catherine Parr?

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Henry’s sixth wife

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Who was Henry’s nurse as well as his wife?

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Catherine Parr

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What was Catherine Parr like?

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Loving, tender