Henry VIII Flashcards
When and where was Henry born?
Greenwich, 28th June 1491
What did he look like?
6 feet tall, healthy + athletic physique in his day
Who was Henry’s dad?
King Henry seventh, he was first Tudor king, defeated Richard III, ruled until 1509
Who was Henry’s mum?
Elizabeth of York, died 1503, looked like Henry, Henry had respect for both of his parents.
Who was Henry’s sister?
Margaret, married king of Scotland, daughter was Mary queen of scots.
Who was Henry’s brother?
Arthur, married Catherine of Aragon, older than Henry, Henry married Catherine after Arthur died. He regretted it.
Who were Henry’s children and who was his favourite?
Mary I (mother was Catherine of Aragon)
Elizabeth I (mother was Anne Boleyn)
Edward VI (mother was Jane Seymour)
Favourite was Edward because he was a boy and male heir to the throne.
How many wives did Henry have?
6
Who was Catherine of Aragon?
Henry’s first wife
Spanish princess
Married to Henry’s older brother previously
Roman Catholic
Divorced
Mother to mary
Who was Anne Boleyn?
Henry’s second wife
Mother to Elizabeth
Executed because of unfaithfulness
Cheated on Henry
Beheaded
Who was Jane Seymour?
Henry’s 3rd wife
Mother to Edward
Died while giving birth to Edward
Apparently Henry’s favourite wife
Who was Anne of cleves?
Henry’s fourth wife
Very ugly apparently
Very nice person, looked after Henry’s children
Divorced within short period of time
Who was Katherine Howard?
Henry’s fifth wife
Unfaithful to Henry
Beheaded
Who was Katherine parr?
Henry’s sixth wife
By this point Henry was very sick and overweight due to a lot of illnesses
More of a nurse to henry
Survived henry
What was the Break From Rome?
When Henry wanted a divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
Pope would not give a divorce.
Henry’s reaction to this was to set up the Church of England + no longer be a Roman Catholic country.
This started the English reformation.
