King Henry VI began his reign at a young age and inherited both the English and French crowns. During his reign, he had periods of debilitating mental ...
At the time, King Henry VII was still on the English throne. Papal dispensation was granted for the betrothal, but the marriage had to be delayed because Henry was still very young: in 1502, he was only eleven years old. Conflict between England and Spain over Catherine's dowry was also...
Henry VII, king of England (1485–1509), who succeeded in ending the Wars of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York and founded the Tudor dynasty. His son was Henry VIII. Learn more about Henry VII’s life, reign, and accomplishments in this
Jane Seymour (1509?–1537) was the third wife of King Henry VIII of England and mother of King Edward VI. She succeeded—where Henry’s previous wives had failed—in providing a legitimate male heir to the throne. The future Edward VI was born on October
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived –this is the rhyme most commonly associated with the six wives ofHenry VIII, chanted in classrooms around the world by children learning about the Tudor king and his family. But how much do you know about the six key women ...
Let's journey back to England during the late 1400s and early 1500s. This lesson will give you information about the late Henry VIII, the King of...
The first recorded attempt to discover was by Venetian explorer John Cabot, who undertook Northwest Passage’s journey in 1497. He was sent on this mission by King Henry VII of England. The objective was to find a direct route to the Orient. ...
Another Queen that you’ve probably heard of that was the daughter of Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII. Read on for some fascinating information about her. King Henry VII married Jane Seymour and she had a son. This was cool as Elizabeth now had a brother, Prince Edward. He was next in...
The Yeoman Warders have been protecting the Tower of London since 1485, as ordered by King Henry VII, although they have likely existed for much longer. These guardians are dressed in all red and very characteristic uniforms, and they are also known as Beefeaters because part of their salary...
These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching about Royal Supremacy, also known as the Act of Supremacy, which was the two English acts of Parliament (1534 then 1559). Complete List Of Included Worksheets Royal Supremacy Facts King Henry III English Monarchy Letter to Anne ...