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__Henry V111 life__ Henry married six times. He wont a son, but he just got doughters. But after he had married two times, he finaly got the son, Edward. He got two daughters and one son. Mary, Elizatbeth and Edward.

Henry V111 was born at the Palace of Placentia at Greenwich on June 28, 1491, and he died in 1547. He was the third child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. This period was one of the most colorful in British history, in large part due to Henry's matrimonial adventures. In addition, a great deal of religious, political and social change occurred during this time. Henry VIII was a true Renaissance prince. He was intelligent, handsome, artistic, adventurous, athletic and devoted to learning. He also wanted absolute power. He was a complex man, ruled by his conscience, which he conveniently flexed to suit his needs. Henry's reign saw relative stability and prosperity. Henry's ministers guided the country through the dangerous web of European politics. With the exception of Scotland, England was never invaded by an outside force during Henry VIII's rule. He created a brilliant, exciting Court befitting his image as one of the most powerful rulers in Christendom, and dressed himself and his family in the most extravagant riches. He loved elaborate tournaments and athletic competitions, and strove hard to win. Henry’s brother Arthur, was ment to be a king, he got learn to be a king early. But he died very young, when Henry was just 11 years old. Since Arthur’s death, Henry got learn to be a king, and when he’s father died when he was nearly 18 years old, than Henry got the new King. After many marriage, and 3 kids, he got fat, very fat and ill by now and Kathryn was as much a nurse as a wife. She was a kind woman and was the first wife to bring all three of his children to live together under one roof.

__Henry’s wifes__ Henry married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, when he first came to the English throne at the age of 17. Catherine was a Princess of Spain, and bore Henry a daughter named Mary. Catherine was attractive, intelligent, scholarly, artistic and devoted to Henry. After 23 years of marriage to marry his second wife, Anne Boleyn. Anne was a young English noblewoman who cast an incredible spell on Henry. She did give birth to a daughter, Elizabeth, who would one day turn out to be one of the greatest monarchs the world had ever known. After several failed pregnancies, including the stillbirth of a son, Henry decided to get rid of Anne.

A few weeks after Anne Boleyn's death, Henry married Jane Seymour. Jane gave Henry a calm and peaceful home life. Even better, she gave birth to Henry's long-awaited son Edward after one year of marriage. Henry was thrilled beyond belief, and looked forward to many happy years with Jane and their children. Jane died shortly of childbed fever shortly after Edward's birth.

Anne was a German princess of the ruling house of Cleves. She was in her early twenties, and was reported to be attractive. Unlike Catherine of Aragon or Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves was not highly educated, athletic, or gifted in the arts.

20 days after divorcing Anne, Henry married his fifth wife, Katherine Howard Katherine was a cousin of Anne Boleyn. No-one didn’t now her birthdate. She was a cute and kind woman. Katherine had two lovers, and when the king found out that, he chopped the head of both of them, and after that, he took Katherine. It was I 1542.

Then he finaly married his last wife. Kathryn Parr. She had already been married twice before. When Henry was fat, and ill, Kathryn was like a nurse for him. She was a kind woman and was the first wife to bring three of his children to live together under one roof.