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Why did Henry VIII divorce Catherine, his first wife?
Why did Henry VIII divorce Catherine, his first wife?
Because he thought she was too old to have more children and he wanted a son to take over as king.
What was the name of Henry VIII's third wife, who gave birth to a son, Edward?
What was the name of Henry VIII's third wife, who gave birth to a son, Edward?
Jane Seymour
Why did Henry VIII execute Anne Boleyn in 1536?
Why did Henry VIII execute Anne Boleyn in 1536?
Because he was desperate to have a son, and Anne Boleyn only gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth.
What was the traditional rule of succession in England during the Tudor period?
What was the traditional rule of succession in England during the Tudor period?
Who were the three children of Henry VIII, and what were their respective reigns as monarchs of England?
Who were the three children of Henry VIII, and what were their respective reigns as monarchs of England?
How many times did Henry VIII marry in his lifetime?
How many times did Henry VIII marry in his lifetime?
What was the significance of the Wars of the Roses in English history?
What was the significance of the Wars of the Roses in English history?
Who was the leader of the House of Lancaster and how did he become King of England?
Who was the leader of the House of Lancaster and how did he become King of England?
What symbol did the Tudors create to represent their union?
What symbol did the Tudors create to represent their union?
Who was the son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, and what was his significance in English history?
Who was the son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, and what was his significance in English history?
Who did Henry VIII marry, and what was the result of their marriage?
Who did Henry VIII marry, and what was the result of their marriage?
What was the significance of the Plantagenet family in English history?
What was the significance of the Plantagenet family in English history?
