Henry VIII - Life growing up Flashcards
Was Henry always scary?
Yes, even from a young age he was scary and people did not want to make him cross. When he was naughty in lessons, he had a beating boy.
How long was Catherine of Aragon married to Henry for?
Twenty three years
How old was Catherine Howard when she was executed?
Twenty two
Who did Anne Boleyn give birth to?
Princess Elizabeth
How did Catherine of Aragon feel when Henry divorced her?
She really loved him and was quite upset when he divorced her.
What was he good at when he was young?
Sport, music and dancing and wanted to be a soldier and a famous King. He was very clever and learned French, Latin and Greek and was good at Maths, poetry and music.
Who was Anne of Cleves the daughter of?
A german duke
Who did Jane Seymour use to be?
The lady in waiting to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
Who did Jane Seymour give birth to?
Prince Edward
How long did Catherine Howard’s marriage to Henry last?
Just over a year
Was Henry always trained to be a King?
No, his brother Arthur was meant to be King, but he died of a lung infection, so Henry was next in line to be King.
How long after Jane Seymour died did Henry not marry?
Two years
Was Henry fat and lazy when he was young?
No, he was handsome and athletic, until his metabolism slowed in his old age.
After her divorce, where was Anne of Cleves sent back to?
Germany, with a good pension
When did Henry VIII fall in love with Anne Boleyn?
When she came to his court in 1526
