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When did Henry VIII become King of England?
When did Henry VIII become King of England?
- 1491
- 1520
- 1509 (correct)
- 1547
What is Henry VIII primarily known for?
What is Henry VIII primarily known for?
- His contributions to Renaissance art
- His peaceful diplomacy with Scotland
- His six marriages and the English Reformation (correct)
- His military victories in France
Which Pope refused to annul Henry VIII's first marriage?
Which Pope refused to annul Henry VIII's first marriage?
- Pope Leo X
- Pope Pius X
- Pope John Paul II
- Pope Clement VII (correct)
What title did Henry VIII assume in relation to the Church of England?
What title did Henry VIII assume in relation to the Church of England?
What was the name of the palace where Henry VIII was born?
What was the name of the palace where Henry VIII was born?
What royal house did Henry VIII belong to?
What royal house did Henry VIII belong to?
What action did Henry VIII take against religious institutions to gain wealth?
What action did Henry VIII take against religious institutions to gain wealth?
What legal instrument did Henry VIII use to punish those accused of treason without trial?
What legal instrument did Henry VIII use to punish those accused of treason without trial?
Where is Henry VIII buried?
Where is Henry VIII buried?
What concept did Henry VIII promote to strengthen royal authority against the Pope?
What concept did Henry VIII promote to strengthen royal authority against the Pope?
Flashcards
Who was Henry VIII?
Who was Henry VIII?
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and initiating the English Reformation.
What was the English Reformation?
What was the English Reformation?
The act of separating the Church of England from the Pope's authority, initiated by Henry VIII.
Supreme Head of the Church of England
Supreme Head of the Church of England
Henry VIII declared himself the head of the Church of England.
Bills of attainder
Bills of attainder
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Who were Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas Cranmer?
Who were Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas Cranmer?
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Dissolution of the Monasteries
Dissolution of the Monasteries
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Study Notes
- Henry VIII reigned as King of England from April 22, 1509, until his death on January 28, 1547.
- He was also Lord/King of Ireland.
- Henry VIII is remembered for his six marriages and his role in the English Reformation.
- He sought to annul his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon, leading to conflict with Pope Clement VII.
- Henry initiated the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority.
- He declared himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
- Henry dissolved convents and monasteries.
- The Pope excommunicated Henry because of his actions.
- Born on June 28, 1491, in Greenwich, England.
- He died on January 28, 1547, in Westminster, England, at the age of 55.
- He was buried on February 16, 1547, in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire.
- Succeeded by Edward VI.
- Henry was a member of the Tudor dynasty.
- Father: Henry VII of England
- Mother: Elizabeth of York
- Henry brought significant changes to the Constitution of England, expanding royal power.
- He introduced the theory of the divine right of kings, challenging papal supremacy.
- He used charges of treason and heresy to suppress dissent and executed people without formal trials using bills of attainder.
- Key figures in his administration included Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas Cranmer.
- Henry was known for his extravagant spending habits.
- He utilized proceeds from the dissolution of monasteries and Reformation Parliament acts, redirecting funds from Rome to royal revenue.
- Despite these financial resources, he often faced financial difficulties.
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