What sort of King was Henry VIII?

Question 1

What was Henry like personality wise?

Answer 1

Loved fun and popularity but was ruthless. Was also cultured and intelligent.

Question 2

What was Henry’s attitude towards war?

Answer 2

A warrior King - wanted an empire. Wanted to recreate noble military achievements such as Battle of Agincourt.
Costly foreign policy - could sometimes be prevented by nobility.

Question 3

What was Henry’s attitude towards Kingship?

Answer 3

Govern through key ministers and kept rule in interests of Tudor dynasty.
Wanted to entertain and court nobility.

Question 4

What was Henry’s upbringing like?

Answer 4

Instilled idea of valiance in war and Chivalric code.
Had female influences and influenced by stories of glory and empires.
After Arthur’s death protected - had 100 servants.
Interest in languages, maths and theology but less in politics.

Question 5

What problems did Henry face: Nobility

Answer 5

Henry VII became unpopular within nobility.
Reaction: 1/Executed Empson and Dudley and abolished Council Learned in Law.
2/ Frequently appeared at court.
3/ Involved nobility with sport.
4/ Disbanded 175 bonds/ recognisances/ attainders

Question 6

What problems did Henry face: War

Answer 6

Henry VII had reactionary foreign policy.
Henry VIII desired war and was influenced by mignions.

Question 7

What problems did Henry face: inheritance of advisors from his fathers reign.

Answer 7

Had factional rivalry in council - Pro Wolsey + the Mignions causing conflict.