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Henry VIII

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Henry VIII 1491-1547, king of England (1509-47), second son and successor of Henry VII . Early Life In his youth he was educated in the new learning of the Renaissance and developed great skill in music and sports. He was created prince of Wales in 1503, following the death of his elder brother, Arthur. At that time he also received a papal dispensation to marry Arthur's widow, Katharine of Aragón . The marriage took place shortly after his accession in 1509. Reign Wolsey and Foreign Policy As king, Henry inherited from his father a budget surplus and a precedent... Read more
Henry VIII
Henry VIII Born: June 28, 1491 Greenwich, England Died...1547 Westminster, England King of England Henry VIII was king of England from 1509 to 1547. He...strengthened the position of king. But much of Henry VIII's legacy lies in his string of marriages... Read more
Henry VIII
Henry VIII Henry VIII (1491-1547) was king of England from 1509 to 1547. As a consequence...Roman Church and created the Church of England. The second son of Henry VII, Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491, at Greenwich Palace. He was a precocious... Read more

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