2. Henry VIII Lesson Objectives To explore the main aspects of Henry VIII personality

3. What kind of man was Henry? Henry VIII Ruled 1509-1547

4. Enquiry- What was Henry VIII like? Study the following questions. You will be asked to answer them later Study the following questions. You will be asked to answer them later 1) How tall was Henry VIII? 2) How old was Henry when he became king? 3) List at least four sports which Henry enjoyed 4) What other talents did Henry VIII have? 5) Name one of Henry VIII’s intellectual friends. 6) Which 3 languages could Henry speak? 7) What title was Henry given by the Pope?

5. Physical appearance King aged 17 King aged 17 2 m tall x 1.37m girth 2 m tall x 1.37m girth Broad shouldered & athletic Broad shouldered & athletic Famous legs Famous legs Famous legs Famous legs Red hair much admired Red hair much admired Red hair Red hair Later years suffered gout Later years suffered gout Henry’s armour when young Henry’s last suit of armour

6. Favourite pastimes (hobbies) Henry was very sporty Henry was very sporty Loved hunting (once tired out 10 horses in a day’s hunting), archery, wrestling, tennis, bowls, hawking Loved hunting (once tired out 10 horses in a day’s hunting), archery, wrestling, tennis, bowls, hawkingarcheryhawkingarcheryhawking Especially enjoyed jousting Especially enjoyed joustingjousting Henry at the joust. Spot the Tudor roses

7. Favourite pastimes Expert musician & good dancer Composed music Henry plays the harp to the annoyance of his Court Jester, Will Somers

8. Education Friends with advisers and important intellectuals, e.g. Thomas More & John Colet Friends with advisers and important intellectuals, e.g. Thomas More & John Colet Spoke French, Latin and Spanish Spoke French, Latin and Spanish Wrote books & pamphlets Wrote books & pamphlets

9. Titles Insisted on title ‘Your majesty’ ‘ Defender of the Faith ’ given to him by the Pope Used special logo of Tudor rose on shields, buildings, coins …

10. Title: What was Henry VIII like? Study the following questions. You will be asked to answer them later Study the following questions. You will be asked to answer them later 1) How tall was Henry VIII? 2) How old was Henry when he became king? 3) List at least four sports which Henry enjoyed 4) What other talents did Henry VIII have? 5) Name one of Henry VIII’s intellectual friends. 6) Which 3 languages could Henry speak? 7) What title was Henry given by the Pope?