Henry VIII
What main sport caused Henry VIII to suffer from brain damage?
Who was Henry's last wife?
Catherine Parr who survived a year after Henry's death.
Which wife wasn't beheaded, but still died?
Jane Seymour died soon after childbirth.
What year did Henry VIII become king?
Henry became king on April 21st, 1509 when he was 17 years old.
In order, what is the rhyme for the six wives?
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.
What event caused Henry VIII to become king?
His older brother, Arthur, died which made him the new heir.
Which wife was known as the "Flanders Mare"
Anne of Cleves was known as the "Flanders Mare" because Henry VIII considered her to be unattractive once he met her in person.
Which wife was buried with King Henry VIII?
Jane Seymour and Henry VIII were buried together.
How many years was Henry VIII King of England? (You can be up to 3 years off.)
38 Years (1509-1547)
How were Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard related?
They were Cousins.
Which wife was the only one to give Henry VIII a son?
Jane Seymour gave birth to a son on October 12, 1537.
Which two out of his 6 Wives did he divorce?
Catherine of Aragon who was his first wife and Anne of Cleves who was his fourth wife.
Who was the mother of Queen Elizabeth I?
Anne Boleyn gave birth to her and then got executed a couple years later.
What year was Queen Elizabeth I born?
She was born September 7, 1533.
Why did King Henry VIII execute many people/figures.
King Henry VIII executed tens of thousands of people to consolidate his power and to eliminate threats. He was often paranoid especially about wanting a male heir.
Around how many palaces and houses did Henry VIII have?
He had around 50-60 palaces and houses.
Which wife lived the longest and how long did she live after Henry's death?
Anne of Cleves died on July 16, 1557, which was a decade after Henry's death.
Why did Anne Boleyn get executed on May 19, 1536?
It was mainly because she was unable to produce a male heir for Henry and there were theories of her committing treason.
What era of time was Henry VIII King of England.
He ruled during the larger period of the Tudor Era.
What is Henry VIII's most widely recognized nickname?
He was known as the "Old Coppernose"
How many people did Henry VIII have executed?
The exact number is unknown but they estimated about 57,000-72,000.
What is the main reason Catherine of Aragon married Henry VIII?
To secure a political alliance between England and Spain.
Where were Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn executed?
They were executed at the Tower of London specifically the Tower Green.
What date did Jane Seymour marry Henry VIII? (Just month and Year get half credit)
On May 30, 1536 Jane Seymour got married and was queen until 1537.
What year did Henry VIII's mother die, why, and where?
She died on February 11, 1503 at the Tower of London due to complications from childbirth.