Claire | April 21, 2010
On this day in history, on the 21st April 1509, Henry VII died and his son Henry VIII came to the throne. Henry VIII was not born to be king, in that he was the second son, but one could argue that he was definitely born to be king when you consider his character! Henry […]
Category: Hans Holbein, Henry VIII, Monarchy, The Reformation, The Tudors, Tudor Characters, Tudor Politics |
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Tags: accession to the throne, Henry VIII, tyrant, virtuous prince
Claire | April 28, 2009
I’ve been having a bit of a discussion about Henry VIII’s personality with Andrew over at “Tudor Stuff”, arguing over whether Henry was great or a tyrant. Andy posted an article by Jill Hamilton about the fact that some historians want to bestow the title “Henry the Great” on this Tudor monarch. Of course, I’m […]
Category: Henry VIII, Monarchy, Tudor Politics |
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Tags: Anne Boleyn, dissolution of the monasteries, Henry the Great, Henry VIII, reign of Henry VIII, tyrant
