Chapter 1
The Spanish princess and the reformist queen
Chapter 2
The beloved mother and the political alliance
Chapter 3
The tragic teenager and the ultimate survivor
YOUR GOAL
Master of The wives of Henry VIII
Ch 1 · The Spanish princess and the reformist queen
schopenhauer Catherine and Anne
Divided in court by a fight for the crown, They read the same prayers when the sun went down.
schopenhauer Anne Boleyn used her sophisticated French training to captivate the English court and champion religious reform.
schopenhauer Henry's quest to annul his 24-year marriage to Catherine led to England's dramatic split from the Catholic Church.
BETA
schopenhauer Test your knowledge of Henry VIII's wives with this trivia game. Can you identify the Spanish princess and the reformist queen from his famous list?
Fun Fact
Catherine's armor: In 1513, a pregnant Catherine of Aragon rode north in full armor to address English troops before they defeated the invading Scottish army.
Glossary
annulment (noun)
A legal or religious declaration that a marriage is null and void. In 1533, Henry VIII annulled his marriage to Catherine of Aragon to wed Anne Boleyn.
A legal or religious declaration that a marriage is null and void. In 1533, Henry VIII annulled his marriage to Catherine of Aragon to wed Anne Boleyn.
Quiz
How long were Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon married before their annulment?
Quiz
In which foreign royal court did Anne Boleyn spend her formative teenage years?
Quiz
What major religious transition occurred because of Henry VIII's desire to marry Anne Boleyn?
Quiz
Which relative of Catherine of Aragon pressured the Pope to deny Henry's divorce request?