Unit 2 Quiz study guide - Henry VIII's Wives Flashcards
1st?
Who was she? Catherine of Aragon
-Catherine of Aragon was the daughter of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, making her a Spanish princess.
-She was Henry’s first wife and married him in 1509.
Divorced: why?
-She could not produce a male heir and failed to meet Henry’s desire for a son.
-Henry was also in love with Anne Boleyn which is why he wanted to divorce Catherine.
Outcome:
- Caused Henry to break away from the Catholic Church and form the Church of England. (Because Pope Clement VII refused to annul the marriage,)
-In 1533, Henry’s marriage to Catherine was annulled by Archbishop Cranmer, and Catherine was sent away from court.
-She remained loyal to her daughter, Mary, until her death in 1536.
The Pope refused to annul their marriage, leading to Henry’s break with the Catholic Church.
2nd?
Anne Boleyn.
Beheaded: Anne failed to give Henry a male heir. Gave birth to Elizabeth THE LAST OF THE TUDOR DYNASTY
Henry became enamored with Jane Seymour and had Anne executed on charges of adultery, incest, and treason.
3rd?
Jane Seymour. Died: Jane died shortly after giving birth to Henry’s long-desired son, Edward VI, in 1537. (However Edward did not live very long and was outlasted by his father)
4th?
Anne of Cleves. Divorced: Henry found Anne unattractive after their marriage and claimed that the marriage was never consummated.
It was annulled after just six months.
5th?
Catherine Howard. Beheaded: Catherine was accused of adultery and executed for treason in 1542, just two years after their marriage.
6th?
Catherine Parr. Survived: Catherine did not split from Henry. She outlived him and remarried after his death.
How many wives did he have?
Six.
