King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII was the infamous monarch of England in the 16th century. He ascended to the throne in 1509 and is best known for his six marriages and his role in the English Reformation. Henry VIII famously broke away from the Catholic Church in order to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and marry Anne Boleyn. His reign was marked by political intrigue, religious turmoil, and significant changes in English society. Henry VIII is remembered as a larger-than-life figure who greatly influenced the course of English history.