Catherine of Aragon, the first of six wives. Whatever is associated with King Henry VIII will likely forever be his six wives. Each a fascinating personality in her own right, yet each overshadowed by the larger-than-life king. But here, it is not his story that will be told, but theirs. From Spanish princess to German …
Henry VIII – King, Tyrant, Idol
Henry VIII, King of England from 1509 to 1547. On June 28, 1491, a ruler was born in the Palace of Greenwich who would profoundly shape history and, despite his cruelties, become a rock star of history. Henry VIII is likely best known for his turbulent marital life, and it’s often said that Henry VIII …