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Who was Henry VIII? Henry VIII is one of England’s most famous monarchs. He is part of the Tudor dynasty, the family that ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Henry is famous for his furious temper, often executing those who angered him, and his love of feasting. Perhaps most famously, he is remembered for having six wives.

Henry’s Six Wives Click on each wife for information about them. Catherine of Aragon Anne Boleyn Jane Seymour 1485 - 1536 c. 1501 - 1536 c. 1508 - 1537 Anne of Cleves Catherine Howard Catherine Parr 1515 - 1557 c. 1523 - 1542 c. 1512 - 1548

Catherine of Aragon Henry married his first wife, in Catherine Aragon, After her marriage to Henry was void, As divorce was notmarriage, allowed thedeclared Catholic church, Throughout their Henry and of Catherine when he was 17 get years olda permission and she was 23 years Catherine retired to live quiet life, spending Henry tried to special from the had several children. Sadly, however, only onemost old. of herto time in one room except when she. Mary, went toas Pope annul his marriage. became known child survived past infancy; a. This daughter, pray. the King’s Matter”. who would“Great go on to become of been Catherine, alater Spanish princess, had. Queen previously England to in Henry’s 1553. older brother, Arthur. After married She Pope was forbidden fromangering seeing her daughter, The refused him, Henry. In order to only a unless few of marriage, Arthur fell ill and Mary, she accepted as the new queen, get his way, months Henry decided to break England away Henry was desperate for a Anne son and heir to carry died. which she refused to. Catholic do. from and. Asthe church. Henry and instead on his. Rome legacy. the years passed, began to created the Church England, appointing himself notice Henry other womenofat court and, in fell in When king in 1509, he 1525, decided to In late 1535, became Catherine’s health began to fail and head of the church. love thwith Anne Boleyn, one of Catherine’s ladies-in marry Catherine himself. on 7 January 1536, she died at the age of 50. -waiting. In 1533, Henry’s marriage to Catherine was declared null and Henry was free to Henry decided thatvoid he wanted to divorce Catherine marry his second and marry Anne. wife, Anne Boleyn. Back

Anne Boleyn Anne was. Anne verygave skilled in the of diplomacy. She In 1533, birth to aart daughter, Elizabeth, had lived French court and knew who previously would go on to at become one of England’s how make friendships with important people. mostto famous queens, Elizabeth I. Henry was disappointed but believed that as to they were As Henry’s queen, Anne was said have hadboth a lot young, sons would follow. Sadly for Anne, this of influence in the king’s opinions so many sought wasapproval. not to be the case and Henry began to tire of her. Unusual for the time, Anne was very spirited and In early 1536, Henry towith court. Henry Jane when he opinionated and oftenstarted clashed Seymour. Janeout was felt she spoke of moved turn. into quarters near to the king which infuriated Anne. On 2 nd May 1536, Anne was arrested on charges of being unfaithful to the king. She was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. On 19 th May, Anne was beheaded. Back

Jane Seymour was part a noble familywith thather lived in the Jane formed a of close friendship north of England. given of lady-in stepdaughter Mary. She andwas tried hardthe to role restore her -waiting to Anne which is where Henry relationship with Boleyn, her father. first spotted her. Jane fell pregnant in January 1537 and Henry Janedelighted. and Henry. Inbecame engaged the day after was September, she gave birth to a th Anne’s execution, marrying on 30 as May son, Edward. Henry was overjoyed he 1536. finally had the son and heir he had always desired. Jane was said to be gentle-natured, peaceful and loving. Henry’s She veryjoy rarely spoke to Henry about Sadly, turned to despair when Jane political matters and whenbirth. she did, warned her fell ill shortly after giving Shehe died from an th not to ‘meddle his affairs’. infection on 24 in. October, devastating Henry. Jane was buried in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Back

Anne of Cleves Two after Jane’s death, Henry’s Anneyears and Henry were only married foradvisors around 6 persuaded to marry Thomas Cromwell, months. Ashim Henry was soagain. unhappy, he asked the king’s chief minister, which asked she himagreed. to consider Anne for an annulment, marrying Anne of Cleves, a German princess. As a reward for not fighting the annulment, Anne After receiving portrait of Anne, Henry was given landsa and money to keep her agreed to the marriage. for Anne England comfortable life. travelled She was to also referredintolate as 1539. the king’s ‘beloved sister’ and it was ordered that she be couldn’t treated as theto most in to Henry wait meetimportant Anne andwoman travelled England, except his wife daughters. meet her on Newfor Year’s Day and 1540. He was disappointed when he met Anne stayed in England theher, restcomplaining of her life into Cromwell that sheinwas nothing portrait comfort and died 1557 at the like age her of 41. and he didn’t like her. Despite his protests, Henry and Anne were married on 6 th January 1540. Back

Catherine Howard Catherine came to courtbegan as a lady-in. During her. Howard marriage, Catherine a waiting to Anne Cleves and she quickly caught relationship withofone of the king’s groomsmen, Henry’s Thomas eye. Culpeper. This, along with the fact that Catherine had 1540, been. Henry in relationships before her On 28 th July and Catherine married. marriage and 17 not toldold. the king about them, was She was just years discovered in November 1541. Catherine was very young and carefree, spending rd November, On 23 was stripped her time dressing in. Catherine the new clothes Henry of gave titleregularly as queen and dancing. imprisoned. She was found her guilty of treason against the king and sentenced She found her role as stepmother to Henry’s to death. children difficult, particularly with his eldest th February Catherine was beheaded on 10 1542. daughter, Mary, who was older than Catherine. Back

Catherine Parr As Henry’s On queen, 28 th January, final Catherine wife, 1547, Catherine showed Henryskill Parr, died. when had Before been dealing his married with death, matters hetwice hadofordered previously. state. She that. Both also Catherine acted husbands as was regent had to be died and when given. Catherine a. Henry largewent sum wasto ofa money war wealthy in France and widow. treated in 1544. with great respect. Henry firstfelt Catherine noticed it was. Catherine her duty after to bring she tookaging a position king She married closer in his toher his daughter sweetheart, children. Mary’s She Thomas was household. able Seymour, to persuade the following Henry May to and restore hadboth a daughter, Mary and Mary, They were married on 12 th July 1543. Catherine Elizabeth with him. to the line of succession, meaning they was around 31 years old and Henry was 52 years were in line to the throne after Edward. old. Sadly, shortly after giving birth, Catherine caught a fever and died on 5 th September 1548 aged 36. Back

Now you have watched the slideshow and learnt about the Wives you will be ready to complete Activity 1. Cut out and match the information to the correct wife.

Activity 1 Task 1: Across the next two weeks use the internet and the information provided to research the wives of Henry. Use this information to create a set of Top Trumps Cards for each wife. A top Trumps card will include a picture/sketch of the wife alongside key information. You can award points for each bit of information for example if she was protestant like Henry she could be awarded more points. Use the template to help you- you may wish to paint or draw a picture of the wife and use the subheadings provided or your own subheadings to create your card. Use the website links on the school website to research additional information on the wives. Remember we need to make some top trumps of Henry V 111 wives to be able to answer the question-who was the best wife Using the information on the sheet and your exercise book or card/paper make a set of six cards. Work out the age at death-the higher the better. What her religion was. Award 50 for a Protestant and 20 for a Catholic Type of death. Award 0 points for beheaded, 10 points for divorced, 40 points for survived and 75 points for dying in childbirth Children. Award 0 points for no children, 50 points for a daughter and 100 points for a son Look at the next slide for examples

Activity 2 Task 2: Can you use a pencil to complete the portrait sketch of Anne of Cleves. Remember to shade, blend add detail. Please send in your completed work to us on Skype. We look forward to seeing the work you produce.

Task 3: Using any medium you have at home can you make a Tudor Rose. You may wish to paint, colour, collage, use nature to make your own Rose. Look at examples below: