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2 The Six Wives of Henry VIII

3 ANTECEDENTS During the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation played an extraordinary part in European faith, culture, and politics.Protestant Reformation Reformation began in Germany in 1517. England remained Catholic for more than 15 years before crossing over to Protestantism.

4 Describing Henry VIII Notorious King of England. Remembered for his: – Wild lifestyle, cruel attitudes, & 6 wives. –Founding Anglican Church to obtain divorces Well-educated, confident, and a skillful ruler.

5 THE SIX WIVES

6 CONCLUSION HENRY the VIII of England, seen here with his six wives, from left to right, Katherine, Ann, Jane, Anne, Catherine and Katherine. Truly showing how opportunistic a king can be.

7 YOUR JOB TODAY

8 Henry VIII & his wives… Henry VIII m 6 women 1491-1547 20 minutes ACTIVE (stay seated) #1- NAME OF WIFE/ LENGTH OF MARRIAGE / OUTCOME OF THE MARRIAGE #2- #3 #4 #5 #6 Under each of the wives info please list CHILDREN birthed for Henry (HEIRS)…

9 Henry VIII’s Family Tree Henry VIII m 6 women 1491-1547 #1 Catherine of Aragon Divorced 24 years 8 miscarriages #2 Anne Boleyn 3 years 2 miscarriages beheaded #3 Jane Seymour 1&1/2 years Died ****#4 Anne of Cleves 7 months Divorced #5 Catherine Howard 2 years Beheaded ****#6 Katherine Parr 4 years Survived Mary I 1516-1558 Elizabeth I 1533-1603 Edward VI 1537-1553 Last 3=No children

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

12 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

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

14 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.

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

16 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.

17 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.

18 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

19 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

20 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

21 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

22 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!

23 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

24 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.


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