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Henry VIII was born at Greenwich on 28 June 1491, the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He became heir to the throne on the death of his elder brother, Prince Arthur, in 1502 and succeeded in 1509. In his youth he was athletic and highly intelligent.
Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in British history. He was the second Tudor monarch and was well known for his six wives. His break with the papacy...
Henry VIII (1491–1547) is one of the most written about kings in English history. He established the Church of England and the Royal Navy. Henry VIII came to the throne when his father Henry VII died on 21 April 1509. He was a powerful man and charismatic figure; perhaps best known for his tumultuous love life and the establishment of the ...
