King henry eighth biography

Early Life

Henry was born in Greenwich, England, on June 28, 1491, the second son of Henry VII, the first English ruler from the House of Tudor. While his older brother Arthur was being prepared for the throne, Henry was steered toward a church career, with a broad education in theology, music, languages, poetry and sports.

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King henry eighth biography

King henry eighth biography

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An accomplished musician, Henry VIII of England wrote a song entitled "Pastime With Good Company" that was popular throughout Renaissance Europe.

As a young man, Henry displayed an admirable degree of intellectual curiosity, religious devotion and athletic achievement.

One observer described a youth who “speaks good French, Latin and Spanish; is very religious; heard three masses daily when he hunted ... He is extremely fond of hunting, and never takes that diversion without tiring eight or ten horses ...

He is also fond of tennis.”.

Catherine of Aragon

Henry’s brother and heir apparent Arthur had been betrothed since age 2 to Catherine of