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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

The Six Wives of Henry VIII. ANTECEDENTS. During the 16th 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.

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

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  1. The Six Wives of Henry VIII

  2. ANTECEDENTS • During the 16th 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.

  3. 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

  4. Henry VIIIOne 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.

  5. Henry VIIIOne 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

  6. 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 Divorced Anne Boleyn Beheaded Jane Seymour Died Anne of Cleves Divorded Catherine Howard Beheaded Katherine Parr Survived Mary I 1553-1558 Elizabeth I 1558-1603 Edward VI 1547-1553

  7. THE SIX WIVES

  8. Antecedent Arthur married Catherine of Aragon in 1501. Their marriage lasted around six months.

  9. Catherine of AragonHumble 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

  10. Catherine faced Three Mistresses: Elizabeth Blount (Illegitimate Son) Mary Boleyn Anne Boleyn Henry FitzRoy 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset

  11. 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.

  12. Anne BoleynThe Most Happy • Born: c.1500? • Married: January 1533 • Executed: 19 May 1536. • Big Temper and obstinate. • Two miscarriages. • Daughter: Elizabeth I

  13. 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.

  14. Jane SeymourBound 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.

  15. 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

  16. Anne of ClevesGod send me Well to Keep • Born: 1515 • Married: 6 January 1540 • Divorced: July 1540 • Died: 16 July 1557 • The Ugly Sister. • No children

  17. 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

  18. Catherine HowardNo 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

  19. 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!

  20. Katherine ParrTo 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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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