The Six Wives of Henry VIII ANTECEDENTS During
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII
ANTECEDENTS • During the 16 th century, the Protestant Reformation played an extraordinary part in European faith, culture, and politics. • Reformation began in Germany in 1517. • England remained Catholic for more than 15 years before crossing over to Protestantism.
Describing Henry VIII • Notorious King of England. • Significant influence on English history. • Remember for his wild life style, his cruel attitudes, and of course his six wives. • Well-educated and a skillful ruler. • Confidence and supremacy
Henry VIII One of the most capricious and powerful king • Increased the authority of royal government. • Taxes. • Increased the clerical power. • known for founding the Anglican Church in order to obtain his numerous divorces.
Henry VIII One of the most capricious and powerful king • Son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. • Born in London on June 28, 1491. • Good looking man and was an athlete. • 38 years as King of England. • Man of Blood
Henry VIII’s Family Tree Edmund m Margaret Henry VII m Elizabeth of York 1485 -1509 Henry VIII m 6 women 1509 -1547 Margaret m James IV of Scotland Arthur m Catherine of Aragon (*) Mary m Louis XII of France Catherine of Aragon Anne Boleyn Jane Seymour Anne of Cleves Catherine Howard Katherine Parr Divorced Beheaded Divorded Beheaded Survived Mary I Elizabeth I Edward VI 1553 -1558 -1603 1547 -1553
THE SIX WIVES
Antecedent Arthur married Catherine of Aragon in 1501. Their marriage lasted around six months.
Catherine of Aragon Humble and Loyal • • • Born: 16 Dec 1485 Married: 11 June 1509 Divorced/Annulled: 1533 Died: 7 January 1536 a still birth, Prince Henry (died at 52 days) 8 miscarriages, Mary I, and died. • Daughter: Mary I
Catherine faced Three Mistresses: Elizabeth Blount (Illegitimate Son) Mary Boleyn Anne Boleyn Henry Fitz. Roy 1 st Duke of Richmond and Somerset
Catherine of Aragon "blighted in the eyes of God" • Henry VIII married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon because of the power, money, political alliance with Spain and perhaps, at least initially, for love.
Anne Boleyn The Most Happy • Born: c. 1500? • Married: January 1533 • Executed: 19 May 1536. • Big Temper and obstinate. • Two miscarriages. • Daughter: Elizabeth I
Anne Boleyn ". . . to wish myself (specially an evening) in my sweetheart's arms, whose pretty ducks [breasts] I trust shortly to kiss. " • The reason King Henry VIII married his second wife, Anne Boleyn, was for love and lust. Anne Boleyn was exciting and headstrong. Henry was in love with Anne Boleyn who also pregnant when they married.
Jane Seymour Bound to Obey and Serve • • Born: c. 1509 Married: 30 May 1536 Died: 24 October 1537. In complete contrast to Anne Boleyn, a dramatic dark with flaming black eyes and a spirit and temper to match • Son: Edward I, King of England.
Jane Seymour "My Dear friend and mistress, • The reason King Henry VIII married his third wife, Jane Seymour, was she was the total opposite of Anne Boleyn - meek, obedient and demure. Jane Seymour was also pregnant when she married the king
Anne of Cleves God send me Well to Keep • • • Born: 1515 Married: 6 January 1540 Divorced: July 1540 Died: 16 July 1557 The Ugly Sister. No children
Anne of Cleves "You have sent me a Flanders mare!" • The reason King Henry VIII married his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, was to gain a political alliance in Europe. • He was sorely disappointed and promptly divorced her
Catherine Howard No Other Will that His • Born: 1521 • Married: 28 July 1540 • Executed: 13 February 1542 • Anne Boleyn’s Cousin • Young and Beautiful. • Rejuvenated Henry • No Children
Catherine Howard "Rose without a thorn" • The reason King Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, was for lust and the infatuation of an old man. • Catherine was very young and pretty - his 'rose without a thorn' - wrong again!
Katherine Parr To Be Useful in All Than I Do • Born: 1512 • Married: 12 July 1543 • Widowed: 28 January 1547 • Died: 5 September 1548 • Attentive stepmother, a caring nurse, a faithful companion. • No children
Katherine Parr "most dearly and most entirely beloved wife" • The reason King Henry VIII married his last and sixth wife, Catherine Parr, was for comfort and companionship in his old age.
CONCLUSION • HENRY the VIII of England, seen here with his six wives, from left to right, Katherine of Aragon, Ann Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Katherine Parr. Unlike Henry, the real Henry did not have all his wives at once. (His wives might have been happier if he had, considering that two of them were beheaded. )
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