Henry VIII’s Reputation

Question 1

Henry VIII’s reputation in 1509

Answer 1

Glory
Very active
Wants wife - Catherine of Aragon
No knowledge to run country
Passionate about defending Catholicism
Immensely popular

Question 2

Henry VIII’s reputation in 1547

Answer 2

Cruel - executed 57k people
Womaniser
War with France and Scotland
Catholic but bringing in Protestant ideas - break with Rome