Henry VIII:
Henry VIII He was big and handsome and wore fine clothes
He loved games, horse-riding and hunting
He spoke four languages, wrote poetry and played music
But most important to him…:
But most important to him… He wanted to be a strong king, with a firm hold on the throne
He most wanted a son to succeed him
Catherine of Aragon:
Catherine of Aragon Married 1509
She was daughter to the king of Spain
She had a daughter, Mary, but no sons
She was too old for more children
In 1533, Henry divorced her
Anne Boleyn:
Anne Boleyn Married 1533
She was young, pretty and witty
She had one daughter, Elizabeth
She was beheaded for being unfaithful in 1536
Jane Seymour:
Jane Seymour Married 1536 (11 days after execution of Anne)
She had a son, Edward, but died soon after (1537)
Henry probably loved her best of all his wives
Anne of Cleves:
Anne of Cleves Married 1540
The marriage made a link between England and Germany
Henry thought she was ugly
Divorced 1540 – the same year!
Catherine Howard:
Catherine Howard Married 1540
She was 20, Henry was 49
She was unfaithful
Executed in 1542
Catherine Parr:
Catherine Parr Married 1543
She liked family life and looked after Henry’s children
She outlived Henry