Questions and Answers
Who was Henry VIII's first wife and why did he want to end their marriage?
Catherine of Aragon was his first wife and he wanted to end the marriage because he wanted a male heir and she had only given birth to a daughter.
How did Henry VIII become the head of the Church of England?
He broke with Rome and established the Church of England, making himself the head of the new church.
What happened to Anne Boleyn and why was she executed?
Anne Boleyn was executed for treason, which included charges of adultery and plotting to kill the king, her husband.
Study Notes
- Henry VIII was the second son of Henry VII and was known as the "Golden Prince".
- He became king in 1509 and married Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow.
- Catherine and Henry had only one surviving child, Mary.
- Henry wanted a male heir and asked for an annulment of his marriage, but the pope refused.
- Henry broke with Rome and became the head of the Church of England.
- He dissolved the monasteries and took their land and wealth.
- Henry divorced Catherine and married Anne Boleyn, who was later executed for treason.
- He had four more wives and finally had a male heir, Edward, with Jane Seymour.
- The services provided by the monasteries mostly disappeared and there were problems with Ireland.
- Henry was admired for his intellect and earned the title "Defender of the Faith" from the pope.
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