Henry_VIII

Henry VIII Henry the VIII reign of England is often overshadowed by his many wives. His 36 years as king of England is characterized by rash and imprudent decisions, and he usually put his personal life over that of England. Henry VIII had interesting life as one of England’s most powerful rulers accompanied with accomplishments and failures that greatly altered England’s history as well as its future. The Second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII was born in 1491(Henry).Henry VII started to move the monarchy to royal absolutism, or divine right in kings; Elizabeth was born during the “War of the Roses” and had a moderately hard life after her father died. It was said her life didn’t get much better after marrying Henry VII, on her 37 birthday Henry VII got her a tombstone, which she used shortly there after(). Henry VIII’s youth he was taught Renaissance ideals and showed interest in music, athletics, arts, and poetry(Henry VIII). He was smart, religious, and showed skills in leadership. Henry VIII became heir to the throne at the age of eleven after his brother’s death, Prince Author, in 1502 and became king in 1509.(Henry VIII) The kingdom he inherited had henry, viii, king, england, 2001, rome, son, oct, years, one, history, henry’s, died, church, after, wolsey, holy, england’s, die, charles, aragon, anne, against, 13, wife, war, vii, throne, thomas, seen, lord, life, league, english, elizabeth