Why did Henry VIII marry six times Henry

Why did Henry VIII marry six times?

Henry VIII He was big and handsome and wore fine clothes l He loved games, horse-riding and hunting l He spoke four languages, wrote poetry and played music l

But most important to him… He wanted to be a strong king, with a firm hold on the throne l He most wanted a son to succeed him l

Catherine of Aragon Married 1509 l She was daughter to the king of Spain l She had a daughter, Mary, but no sons l She was too old for more children l In 1533, Henry divorced her l

Anne Boleyn Married 1533 l She was young, pretty and witty l She had one daughter, Elizabeth l She was beheaded for being unfaithful in 1536 l

Jane Seymour Married 1536 (11 days after execution of Anne) l She had a son, Edward, but died soon after (1553) l Henry probably loved her best of all his wives l

Anne of Cleves Married 1540 l The marriage made a link between England Germany l Henry thought she was ugly l Divorced 1540 – the same year! l

Catherine Howard Married 1540 l She was 20, Henry was 49 l She was unfaithful l Executed in 1542 l

Catherine Parr Married 1543 l She liked family life and looked after Henry’s children l She outlived Henry l

I Am King Henry Song

TIMELINE DUE END OF PERIOD!!!!! l Read the handout about Henry VIII’s life. l Create a timeline of his life. l You must include at least 12 events on your tim (make sure you put the dates in l order!)