Henry VIII Tudor was of 21 April 1509 until his death, King of England. He is known especially for his penchant to various (married) women, which led eventually to a break with the Roman Catholic Church.
Henry was the second son of Henry VII and was actually provided are for the ministry. When his brother, the heir apparent, died unexpectedly, he was replaced by Henry. Henry was his life as a very hot-tempered and unfaithful. During his marriage he has had numerous mistresses, which he exchanged, depending on your mood.
1.EHEFRAU: Catherine of Aragon
(* 12.16.1485-† 01.07.1536)
Catherine was the youngest child of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. She married first in 1501 Arthur Tudor (Henry VIII's brother). When he died, she became the first Wife of Henry, as this was the last will of his father. This was possible only through a papal dispensation was granted because Catherine the marriage to Arthur had never been witnessed completed. When Queen Catherine was very attached to the people and popular. Catherine was in the meantime Commander in chief of the army, which mastered them with flying colors. But she could give birth to Henry a male heir. Both had a few miscarriages only one daughter (later Queen Mary I of England. So fear Henry his marriage was cursed and wanted a divorce. Pope Clement VII did not agree, however. This led to a break with the Roman-kath.Kirche. Catherine refused vehemently opposed to a divorce, went to court and lost. she was banished from the court and was separated from her daughter, who was recognized as illegitimate. She signed her letters and later with Catherine, Queen of England. 1536 Catherine died of a cancer. Henry gave her not conduct, nor permit er dies seiner Tochter.
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