Which of the six wives of King Henry VIII are you?
Which of the six wives of King Henry VIII are you?
Hopefully you're one that survived.
Hopefully you're one that survived.
Who do you most admire?
What do you do when you have time on your hands?
Which of these do you dislike the most?
What's your favorite decade?
Which European country would you live in?
Which area would you like to work in?
Katherine of Aragon
Katherine of Aragon
Divorced by Henry so that he could marry Anne Boleyn, Katherine was Europe's first female ambassador, commissioned a book on women's right to education, and was the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.
Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn
In order to marry Anne, Henry broke off from the Catholic Church, forming the Anglican Church. She was influential at court, especially in dealing with foreign ambassadors. When she failed to produce a male heir, however, Henry had her beheaded on charges of treason and adultery.
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour
Jane took on a much more domestic role than Henry's previous wives, both of whom she served as an attendant. Quiet and gentle, she was especially known for her needlework. She died after giving birth to Henry's only legitimate son.
Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves
Anne was German royalty, and her marriage was diplomatic. It lasted only seven months, ostensibly because Henry found her unattractive. However, she outlived all of Henry's other wives--marriage to him was a dangerous prospect.
Catherine Howard
Catherine Howard
Jane was only 16 or 17 when she married Henry, and lasted barely more than a year before he had her beheaded on charges of adultery. Contemporaries described her as vivacious, delightful, and loving to dance.
Catherine Parr
Catherine Parr
Henry's last wife, Catherine was well-educated and devout. She published an English translation of the Psalms as well as two other books on religious topics. She mastered multiple languages: French, Latin, Italian, Spanish, in additional to her native English.