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Was Henry VIII a bad husband?
QUESTION: Why was Henry VIII such a bad husband? ANSWER: As far as piggish, misogynistic, paranoid, bloodthirsty tyrants go, he wasn’t so bad, really. For a long time he was even a decent husband, by the standards of his day. His first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, lasted 23 years.
Did Henry VIII do anything good?
He was, in fact, one of the most cultured and sophisticated monarchs ever to sit on the throne. His enthusiastic patronage of the arts in England, and serious passion for music, painting and poetry, helped drag our country into a new age of creativity.
Who was the worst ruler of England?
Henry VIII
King John I may forever be known as a Bad King following that seminal history textbook 1066 and All That, but according to history authors, it is Henry VIII who should bear the title of the worst monarch in history.
Did Henry VIII love Catherine of Aragon?
Why did Henry marry Katherine of Aragon? He loved her – and Spanish Katherine’s powerful family also provided useful allies to the English throne. As the years went by, Henry became desperate for a male heir, finally attempting to divorce his queen for a younger woman.
What was the problem of Henry VIII?
As a young man, he was fit and healthy. But by the time of his death, the King weighed close to 400 pounds. He had leg ulcers, muscle weakness, and, according to some accounts, a significant personality shift in middle age towards more paranoia, anxiety, depression and mental deterioration.
Who is the poorest king in the world?
The poorest royal family The king of Norway is one of the poorest monarchs on Earth, and this royal family lives the most modest life compared to the other royal families in Europe.
Which wife did King Henry VIII love the most?
Jane Seymour
Did Henry VIII love Jane Seymour most of all? Jane Seymour is often described as Henry’s true love, the woman who tragically died after giving the king his longed-for son. Not so, Tudor expert Tracy Borman told BBC History Revealed.