KING HENRY VIII
When did he live?
Henry was born in 1491. In English history, the time when he and his family lived is known as the Tudor age. Tudor was Henry's family name.
Henry lived at a time of changes. People had new ideas in art, science and religion. They sailed off to explore new lands. Henry died in 1547. Three of his children ruled England after him.
Why do people remember Henry?
Paintings of Henry VIII show a big, fierce-looking man in fine clothes. He looks scary, and many people were scared of him. If the King did not get his way, he got cross. People who made him cross risked having their heads chopped off! He is also famous for having six wives.
Have a look at the paintings of Henry VIII below.
Henry was born in 1491. In English history, the time when he and his family lived is known as the Tudor age. Tudor was Henry's family name.
Henry lived at a time of changes. People had new ideas in art, science and religion. They sailed off to explore new lands. Henry died in 1547. Three of his children ruled England after him.
Why do people remember Henry?
Paintings of Henry VIII show a big, fierce-looking man in fine clothes. He looks scary, and many people were scared of him. If the King did not get his way, he got cross. People who made him cross risked having their heads chopped off! He is also famous for having six wives.
Have a look at the paintings of Henry VIII below.
Henry becomes king
Henry's older brother Arthur died in 1502. So Henry was next in line to be king. Henry's mother died in 1503. When Henry's father died in 1509, Henry became king. He was crowned King Henry VIII (the 8th English king named Henry). What did the king do? As king, Henry wanted to look rich and powerful. He built castles, like the one at Deal, and palaces like Hampton Court. In 1520, he went to France to meet the French king. Both kings spent enormous sums of money on feasts and showing off. |
War training
Henry liked horse riding, jousting and archery. Rich and poor men in Tudor times trained to be soldiers, to fight for their king. Henry wore armour. Henry loved tournaments. He liked to show off in his armour. What Henry liked Henry liked music, and played the luteand the harp. Henry liked to be outdoors, hunting andhawking. He liked wrestling and he played tennis. |
Below is Henry V111 family tree. Look at all of his wives!