Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch

A look at the life and times of Henry VIII, England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.

Henry VII was a man of enormous appetites and excesses. An avid gambler and dice player, he also excelled at sports, especially jousting, hunting and royal tennis during his youth. An accomplished musician and poet, his best-known piece of music is Paslyme With Good Company. But he also had a very dark side, a nasty streak tinged with a blood lust for all those who dared to question his royal authority.

In what ways does Henry VIII represent both the best and worst of the Tudor dynasty?

What was the King's "Great Matter" and why did he marry six times during his lifetime?

What were some of the notable events that occurred during his tumultuous reign and how did his royal tenure permanently affect the course of English religious history?

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