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Henry VIII
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Henry VIII (1491–1547), king of England, from 1509. His life was written by Lord
Herbert of Cherbury. His book
A Defence of the Seven Sacraments, directed against
Luther's teaching, was printed in 1521 and presented to Leo X, who thereupon conferred on Henry the title ‘Defender of the Faith’. Henry was also an accomplished musician and poet. His lyrics deal with courtly and chivalric themes, with one known exception, the sacred composition ‘Quam pulcra es’. Henry's private life became the subject of many dramas and he remains legendary on account of his six wives, who were, successively, Catherine of Aragon (m. 1509), Anne Boleyn, mother of
Elizabeth I (m. 1533), Jane Seymour (m. 1536), Anne of Cleves (m. 1539), Catherine Howard (m. 1540), and Catherine Parr (m. 1543).
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Henry VIII at Hampton Court: Suzannah Lipscomb and Tom Betteridge preview plans to mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession.(FRONTLINE)
Magazine article from: History Today; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] During the reign of Henry VIII, the court was a place of danger...marking the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the English throne...Great Kitchens and unveil the Young Henry VIII exhibition. For 2009 the Palace...
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Who was Henry VIII and when did it all go wrong? Suzannah Lipscomb looks beyond the stereotypes that surround our most infamous monarch to ask.
Magazine article from: History Today; 4/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We all think we know Henry VIII (r. 1509-47) and all there is...much of what we think we know about Henry VIII is just that--fable. We think...the first listing is a reference to Henry VIII, of wife-killing notoriety. Oh...
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BBC Radio marks 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to throne.
M2 Presswire; 3/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...Radio marks 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to throne(C)1994...500th anniversary of the accession of Henry VIII to the English throne. Aged just 17 when he became king, Henry VIII became known for his fierce suppression...
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The King's Reformation: Henry VIII and the Remaking of the English Church.(Book review)
Magazine article from: History: Review of New Books; 3/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...W. The King's Reformation: Henry VIII and the Remaking of the English Church...detailed account of the high politics of Henry VIII's break from the Church of Rome...religious history of the reign of Henry VIII and Tudor England. His book is divided...
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Hooray Henry; Tudor history.('Henry VIII: The King and His Court')(Review)
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 8/11/2001; 700+ words
; Furry monster HENRY VIII ruled England and its dominions between...have been applauded by Lady Thatcher. Henry VIII sells well, and his biography is once...underpinned regality in the reign of Henry VIII, and such powers were concentrated...
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Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Renaissance Quarterly; 6/22/2008; ; 700+ words
; Maria Hayward. Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII. Oakville: The David R. Brown Book Company...wardrobe was the model for Henry VII's attire, Henry VIII surpassed them both. Henry VIII's clothes were "the richest and most superb...
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Marking the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's Accession.(FRONTLINE)(Calendar)
Magazine article from: History Today; 4/1/2009; 700+ words
; ...European armoury from the time of Henry VIII. Other talks examine 'The Renaissance Prince and his Armour' and 'Henry VIII: Patron of Technology' on April 17th and 21 st respectively. Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill April 3rd-January...
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Henry VIII fell deeply in love with falling in love; Six women and the history of Western culture hung on his heart.(FEATURES)(BOOKS)
Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor; 7/24/2003; 700+ words
; ...year-old Henry Tudor, now King Henry VIII, married his brother's widow...biography, "Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII." My downfall started early, on...opus this way: "The Six Wives of Henry VIII is one of the world's great stories...
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William Huttel Dies; Played Henry VIII
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 11/16/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...known for his portrayals of King Henry VIII at the Maryland Renaissance Festival...During his reign from 1509 to 1547, Henry VIII had six wives. For 13 seasons, beginning in 1989, Mr. Huttel played Henry VIII at the Maryland Renaissance Festival...
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Henry VIII and religion: by positioning him firmly within the changing context of his times, Lucy Wooding sees coherence in Henry VIII's religious policies.(TALKING POINTS)(Report)
Magazine article from: History Review; 12/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Henry VIII is notorious for many things, but...lasting legacy. Today, the subject of Henry VIII's religion is perhaps the most...ascribe Protestant tendencies to Henry VIII, but since the facts did not really...
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Anne of Cleves, Queen, Consort of Henry VIII, King
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...Anne of Cleves, Queen, Consort of Henry VIII, King The politically motivated fourth bride of Henry VIII, German princess Anne of Cleves...Reinterpretation of the Wives of Henry VIII, Karen Lindsey commented that...
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The Private Life of Henry VIII
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
THE PRIVATE LIFE OF HENRY VIII UK, 1933 Director: Alexander Korda...Knight. Cast: Charles Laughton (Henry VIII ); Robert Donat (Thomas Culpepper...Arthur Wimperis, The Private Life of Henry VIII, London, 1934. Books: Balcon...
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Henry VIII
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
Henry VIII Born: June 28, 1491 Greenwich, England...1547 Westminster, England King of England Henry VIII was king of England from 1509 to 1547...strengthened the position of king. But much of Henry VIII's legacy lies in his string of marriages...
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Henry VIII (England) (1491–1547; Ruled 1509–1547)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
HENRY VIII (ENGLAND) (1491 – 1547; ruled 1509 – 1547) HENRY VIII (ENGLAND) (1491 – 1547; ruled...x2013; 1547), king of England. Henry VIII has a good claim to be regarded as England...
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Catharine Parr, Queen, Consort of Henry VIII, King
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...Catharine Parr, Queen, Consort of Henry VIII, King Catharine (sometimes spelled...and last wife of England's King Henry VIII. Reputedly kind and quite well educated...three years into the reign of King Henry VIII. Her father had been knighted at...
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