1. Why did Henry VIII marry six times?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. I Am King Henry
Song

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