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What did Henry VIII do when the pope refused to annul his marriage?
What did Henry VIII do when the pope refused to annul his marriage?
What happened to the monasteries under Henry VIII's rule?
What happened to the monasteries under Henry VIII's rule?
How did Henry VIII's desire for a male heir impact his marriages?
How did Henry VIII's desire for a male heir impact his marriages?
Study Notes
- Henry VIII asked for an annulment of his marriage to remarry.
- The pope refused to declare his marriage invalid, so Henry broke with Rome and became the 'Supreme Head on Earth of the Church of England'.
- He dissolved the monasteries and took their land and wealth.
- Services provided by the monasteries disappeared.
- Ireland remained Catholic, causing problems between countries.
- Henry divorced Catherine and married Anne Boleyn.
- Anne Boleyn fell out of favour and was executed for treason.
- Henry had four more wives, one of whom gave him a male heir.
- His desired male heir was named Edward.
- Henry VIII was a significant figure in English history.
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Test your knowledge of one of England's most infamous monarchs with our Henry VIII quiz! From his tumultuous marriages to his break with Rome and the dissolution of the monasteries, this quiz covers all the major events in Henry's reign. See how much you know about the man who changed the course of English history.
