Henry VIII

Question 1

Was Henry VII prepared to become a monarch in 1485?

Answer 1

No
Henry VIII was the younger son of Henry VII. His older brother Arthur Tudor (1486-1502) was the heir trained to be king from a young age. Thus when he died at 16, Henry only having 7 years before taking the throne in 1509.

Question 2

What years did Henry VIII reign?

Answer 2

1509 - 1547
Took the throne at 17 and ruled for 38 years.