Henry VIII
Date: 19-05-1536
Henry VIII was King of England between 1509 and 1547. He is famous or notoriously known for two things: his many wives and the separation of the Church of England from the Vatican.
During his first marriage with Catherine of Aragon (they had one child, the later Queen Mary), Henry fell deeply in love with a woman called Anne Boleyn.
Henry VIII was King of England between 1509 and 1547. He is famous or notoriously known for two things: his many wives and the separation of the Church of England from the Vatican.
During his first marriage with Catherine of Aragon (they had one child, the later Queen Mary), Henry fell deeply in love with a woman called Anne Boleyn.
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Therefore he wanted to have his marriage with Catherine annulled. For this he needed permission of the Pope who didn't agree with his request.
Simply said, because of this Henry separated the Church of England from the Vatican, named himself Supreme Head of the Church, divorced Catherine and married Anne in 1533. This separation of the Vatican is now known as the English Reformation and effectively transformed England from a a Catholic country to a Protestant one. After only three years of marriage with Anne Boleyn, Henry again fell in love with another women called Jane Seymour and wanted to marry her. So, Henry accused Anne of treason, incest and adultery. She was locked up in the Tower of London, tried and found guilty. On May 19th 1536 she was beheaded with a sword. Henry married Jane and after only a year, she died after giving birth to a son. Henry would marry three more times. |
Anne Boleyn at Hever Castle
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Did you know?
Henry died at the age of 55, most likely by a heart attack caused by his obesity. Some historians say he weight was nearly 180 kilo's or 397 Lbs.
Henry died at the age of 55, most likely by a heart attack caused by his obesity. Some historians say he weight was nearly 180 kilo's or 397 Lbs.
Location:
The Tower of London is found right at the city center.
The Tower of London is found right at the city center.
