Kings & Queens Flashcards
What was the first Stuart king called?
James l
When was Henry VIII king?
1509-1547
What were the reasons Henry VIII lived such a short life?
He was overweight
He loved horse riding but the only way to get onto the horse was by being carried onto the horse
Who were the wives of Henry VIII?
1 Catherine of Aragon Divorced
2 Anne Boleyn Beheaded
3 Jane Seymour died
4 Anne of Cleves Divorced
5 Catherine Howard Beheaded
6 Catherine Parr Survived
Who were Henry VIII’s children and in which order did they reign?
(1) Edward VI 1547-1553
(2) Mary I (BLOODY MARY) 1553-1558
(3) Elizabeth I 1558-1603
Who reigned after Elizabeth I?
The family tree was searched for any remaining relatives who hadn’t yet died.
They found James VI of Scotland who was later crowned King of England, or James I of England
What is a pneumonic to remember Henry VIII’s wives?
All barons should carry heavy parcels
Aragon, Boleyn, Seymour, Cleves, Howard, Parr
