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King Henry VIII (1491–1547) ruled England from 1509 and is notable for breaking with the Roman Catholic Church in 1534 to establish the Church of England, partly to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
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Why did Henry VIII break with the Roman Catholic Church?
Henry wanted his marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled, and the papacy did not grant the result he wanted. The Act of Supremacy of 1534 recognized the king as supreme head of the Church of England.
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
Henry VIII had six wives: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. His marriages took place during his reign from 1509 to 1547.
Which children inherited the English throne from Henry VIII?
His three surviving legitimate children were Mary I, Elizabeth I, and Edward VI. All three eventually became monarchs after Henry died in 1547.
Did Henry VIII write Greensleeves?
Greensleeves is often attributed to Henry VIII, but the Royal Family's historical account says it was almost certainly not composed by him. Henry was still a musician and composer who wrote and performed during the Tudor period.
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