亨利八世_Henry_the_Eighth和他的六个妻子.ppt

Henry Ⅷ and his six wives He was the King of England He broke with the church in Rome His interest was “girls and hunting” He is also noted for his six wives, two of whom were beheaded. He is Henry the Eighth Catherine of Aragon Henrys oldest brother Arthur died suddenly. Henry’s Father, renewed his efforts to seal an alliance between England and Spain, by offering Henry, in marriage to Prince Arthurs widow, Catherine of Aragon All of Catherines children died except Princess Mary. Henry became impatient, for he need a male heir. And then a dangerous women appeared Second Marriage - Anne Boleyn Eventually, Queen Catherine was banished from court and her old rooms were given to Anne. Anne had promised Henry a son (a silly thing to do). She soon became pregnant. The queen gave birth to a girl who was named Elizabeth – who would go on to become one of the most famous leaders in English history. Anne refused to play the submissive role expected of her. Henry disliked Anne’s constant irritability and violent temper. Anne fell pregnant again. she miscarried a male child that was about 15 weeks old. As Anne recovered from what would be her final miscarriage, Henry declared that his marriage had been the product of witchcraft. Five men, including Annes own brother, were arrested on charges of incest and treason. They were accused of having sexual relationships with the queen. Anne was taken to the Tower of London. She was accused of adultery, incest and high treason. All of the accused including the queen were executed. She was executed by beheading. The Third Wife - Jane Seymour She was one of Queen Anne ladies-in-waiting One day after Annes execution Henry became engaged to Jane Seymour. They were married 10 days later. Jane gave birth to a son, Prince Edward finally giving King Henry the son he wanted. The birth was difficult and the queen died at from an infection. The 4th Wife –Anne of Cleves Henry