Early Life
Where was Henry VIII born?
Greenwich
How many children did Henry VIII's first wife have?
Six
Who did Henry turn to when the pope refused to annual the marriage?
parliament
Which wife was beheaded first?
Anne Boleyn
What was the cause of death?
it is said it was natural causes, more likely it was obesity and injuries.
Who was his brothers widow?
Catherine of Aragon
How long did Henry VIII rule?
36
Who was the advisor that convinced parliament to annul his marriage?
Thomas Cromwell
Which wife was beheaded for incest?
bonus points if you know who with.
Anne Boleyn (her brother George)
Catherine Howard (her cousin)
When did Henry VIII die?
1547
How old was Henry and his first wife when they were married?
He was 17, she was 23.
France
What did his divorce with Catherine bring in England?
The English Reformation
How did Jane Seymour die?
childbirth
Which one of his wives was supposedly seeking vengeance?
Catherine Howard
Henry was a lavish patron of the arts. What was one of his famous pieces?
"Pastime with Good Company"
What nickname did the Pope give Henry?
Defender of the Faith
Why did Henry worry that his marriage was cursed?
Old testament ban on marrying your brothers widow.
Who did Catherine Parr want to marry?
Thomas Seymour
Where did his corpse explode?
Syon House
What was Henry's mothers name?
Elizabeth of York
What was Henry's first illegitimate sons last name?
Fitzroy
In what year did Henry marry Anne Boleyn?
1533
What was Henry VIII's shortest marriage?
Anne of Cleves
How old was Henry's son Edward when he succeeded his father, and how old was he when he died?
He was 9 we he became king and reigned for 6 years, so he was 15 at the time of his death.