Elizabeth I Flashcards
(9 cards)
Who did Henry VIII marry in 1509?
Catherine of Aragon, a Spanish princess and widow of Henry’s brother Arthur.
Why did Henry VIII want to divorce Catherine of Aragon?
She failed to produce a male heir.
Why couldn’t Henry VIII get a divorce from Catherine through the Pope?
Pope Clement VII refused to grant the divorce.
What major religious change did Henry VIII make to get divorced?
He broke from Rome and created the Church of England.
When did Henry VIII marry Anne Boleyn?
On 23rd May 1533.
Who was Anne Boleyn before marrying Henry VIII.
A lady in Catherine of Aragon’s household and daughter of the Duke of Norfolk
What child did Anne Boleyn give birth to?
Elizabeth I
Why was Anne Boleyn executed in 1536?
She was accused of adultery and treason.
Besides wanting a male heir, why else might Henry have married Anne Boleyn?
For love and to gain power and wealth from the church.
