The Wives of Henry VIII Flashcards
Who was king of England from 1509-1547?
Henry VIII
How many times did Henry VIII marry?
Six times
What was Henry VIII’s main reason for marrying multiple times?
His desire for a son to be the heir to his throne
What rhyme helps remember the fates of Henry VIII’s wives?
‘Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.’
Who was Henry VIII’s first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
What was the name of Henry VIII’s only child with Catherine of Aragon?
Mary
Why did Henry VIII seek an annulment from Catherine of Aragon?
She was unable to give him a male heir
What did Henry VIII do after the Catholic Church denied his annulment?
He formed his own church, the Church of England
Who was Henry VIII’s second wife?
Anne Boleyn
What was the name of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s child?
Elizabeth
What happened to Anne Boleyn?
She was beheaded
Who was Henry VIII’s third wife?
Jane Seymour
What significant event occurred during Henry VIII’s marriage to Jane Seymour?
He had his long-awaited son
What happened to Jane Seymour after childbirth?
She died of complications
Who was Henry VIII’s fourth wife?
Anne of Cleves
Why did Henry VIII marry Anne of Cleves?
To form a political alliance
What did Henry VIII think of Anne of Cleves?
He referred to her as smelly and resembling a horse
What did Henry do after divorcing Anne of Cleves?
He paid for a nice house for her to live in
Who was Henry VIII’s fifth wife?
Catherine Howard
What led to the execution of Catherine Howard?
Accusations of adultery
Who was Henry VIII’s last wife?
Catherine Parr
What was unique about Catherine Parr in relation to Henry VIII?
She was the only wife to outlive him
What role did Catherine Parr serve for Henry VIII?
She served almost as his nurse
What did Catherine Parr convince Henry VIII to do regarding his daughters?
To make peace with them so they could inherit the throne
Fill in the blank: Henry VIII’s first marriage ended in _______.
Divorce
Fill in the blank: Henry VIII’s final wife was _______.
Catherine Parr
