Pope Clement VII threw out that claim because he had given Henry special dispensation to marry Catherine. ... With no cooperation, Henry decided to use Parliament to pressure Pope Clement VII into annulling his marriage. ... Pope Clement VII then excommunicated Henry and the entire nation of England. ... Henry VIII died in 1547, and was succeeded by his only son, Edward VI. ...
Henry VIII, born in 1491, was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Henry VIII began his reign in 1509 at the age of 18 years old. He seemed to be the perfect king: handsome, rich, athletic and intelligent; he loved music and wrote some as well. Henry married Catherine Aragon, the wid...
Throughout the history of England, many conflicts have arisen over the rightful heir to the throne. The most infamous of these conflicts centered on the controversy of a female heir. One was in 1135 during the reign of King Stephen, the other was 415 years later with the death of Henry VIII. These two events changed not only the course of English history, but also changed the minds of a country in regards to gender roles and the crown. The History of the Norman Kings The Reign of Stephen would not be complete without a history of the Norman Conquest. ...
