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| − | '''Henry VIII''' | + | '''Henry VIII''' (June 28th, 1491 to January 28th, 1547) was the King of [[England]] and Lord of [[Ireland]] from April 22nd, 1509 until his death. He was the second monarch of the [[Tudor dynasty]] succeeding his father [[Henry VII]] and was one of the most powerful and formative rules in British history. |
| − | Henry is most famous for his six wives, and his split from the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in 1534. He established a new church, the [[Church of England]] that same year. | + | Henry is most famous for his six wives, and his split from the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in 1534 under the [[Act of Supremacy]] passed by [[Parliament]]. He established a new church, the [[Church of England]] that same year. He also formed a navy that was to become the basis of British sea power for centuries to come. |
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Revision as of 18:47, July 22, 2007
Henry VIII (June 28th, 1491 to January 28th, 1547) was the King of England and Lord of Ireland from April 22nd, 1509 until his death. He was the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty succeeding his father Henry VII and was one of the most powerful and formative rules in British history.
Henry is most famous for his six wives, and his split from the Roman Catholic Church in 1534 under the Act of Supremacy passed by Parliament. He established a new church, the Church of England that same year. He also formed a navy that was to become the basis of British sea power for centuries to come.
Henry's wives: