Henry VIII: The King's Six Wives

A journey through Tudor history Year 6 History Lesson 45 minutes

Who Was Henry VIII?

King of England from 1509 to 1547 Lived during the Tudor period Famous for having six wives Changed England's religion Father of Queen Elizabeth I

Why Did Henry VIII Have Six Wives?

Think about what kings needed in Tudor times What was most important for a royal family?

The Six Wives Timeline

The First Three Wives

{"left":"Catherine of Aragon - Spanish princess, divorced after 24 years\nAnne Boleyn - English noblewoman, mother of Elizabeth I, beheaded","right":"Jane Seymore - Gave Henry his son Edward, died after childbirth"}

The Last Three Wives

{"left":"Anne of Cleves - German princess, marriage annulled quickly, became Henry's 'sister'\nCatherine Howard - Young cousin of Anne Boleyn, beheaded for treason","right":"Catherine Parr - Scholarly woman, outlived Henry, survived"}

Memory Game: Divorced, Beheaded, Died...

Learn the famous rhyme Divorced, Beheaded, Died Divorced, Beheaded, Survived Can you match each fate to the right wife?

Why Did Henry Break from Rome?

The Pope wouldn't let Henry divorce Catherine of Aragon Henry wanted to marry Anne Boleyn He made himself head of the English Church This created the Church of England It changed England forever

Henry's Legacy

'I have been a most wicked prince, and I have done many evil things.' - Henry VIII on his deathbed

What We've Learned Today

Henry VIII had six wives because he needed a male heir His marriages changed English history and religion Each wife had a different fate: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived The Tudor period was full of drama and important changes Henry's actions still affect England today