Henry VIII
1509-47
(Tudor)
Son of Henry VI. Marries Catherine of Aragon, though divorces after the marriage only produces Mary, leading to split with Rome. Marries Anne Boleyn, producing Elizabeth, Jane Seymour, producing Edward, then Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Catherine Parr. Built up Navy. Politicians include Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More, Archbishop Cranmer and Thomas Cromwell.

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