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When did Henry VIII become the King of England?
When did Henry VIII become the King of England?
- 1509 (correct)
- 1547
- 1491
- 1520
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
- Six (correct)
- Seven
- Four
- Five
What was the main reason Henry VIII sought an annulment?
What was the main reason Henry VIII sought an annulment?
- To gain more land
- To improve trade relations
- To reduce taxes
- To marry Anne Boleyn (correct)
What action did Henry VIII take that led to his excommunication?
What action did Henry VIII take that led to his excommunication?
What is the name of the dynasty to which Henry VIII belonged?
What is the name of the dynasty to which Henry VIII belonged?
What concept did Henry VIII usher that expanded royal power?
What concept did Henry VIII usher that expanded royal power?
What was Henry VIII's cause of death?
What was Henry VIII's cause of death?
What building was Henry VIII buried in?
What building was Henry VIII buried in?
What official role did Henry VIII appoint himself?
What official role did Henry VIII appoint himself?
What was the name of Henry VIII's first wife?
What was the name of Henry VIII's first wife?
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?
Henry's split from the Catholic Church, establishing himself as the head of the Church of England.
What was the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
What was the Dissolution of the Monasteries?
The act of disbanding and seizing the assets of religious houses, increasing royal revenue.
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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What is the Divine Right of Kings?
What is the Divine Right of Kings?
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Study Notes
- Henry VIII reigned as King of England from April 22, 1509, to January 28, 1547.
- He was also Lord/King of Ireland.
- Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491, in Greenwich, England, at the Palace of Placentia.
- He died on January 28, 1547, at the Palace of Whitehall in Westminster, England, at age 55.
Key Facts
- Henry VIII is known for his six marriages.
- He initiated the English Reformation due to his desire to annul his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
- His disagreement with Pope Clement VII led him to separate the Church of England from papal authority.
- Henry declared himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England.
- He dissolved convents and monasteries.
- He was excommunicated by the Pope.
- Henry brought radical changes to the Constitution of England.
- He expanded royal power.
- He ushered in the theory of the divine right of kings.
Administration
- He used charges of treason and heresy to quell dissent.
- Many accused were executed without formal trials through bills of attainder.
- Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas Cranmer were key figures in his administration.
- Henry was an extravagant spender.
- He used proceeds from the dissolution of monasteries and acts of the Reformation Parliament.
- He converted money formerly paid to Rome into royal revenue.
- Despite these funds, he was often near financial ruin.
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