Pre 1600 History

King Henry VIII famously had three children, all of whom went on to sit on the throne of England. Henry’s quest to have a male heir led him to marry six times. His only son, Edward, succeeded to the throne after Henry’s death. However, Edward VI died childless, aged just 15, which resulted in Henry…

Henry VIII is famous for having six wives. Usually, queen consorts of England are buried next to or close to their husbands. However, with six wives (two being executed and another two divorced), it will be little surprise that Henry VIII isn’t buried next to them all. So, where are Henry VIII’s wives buried? And…

England was ruled between 1199 and 1216 by King John of England, aka John Lackland, a man who is deemed possibly the worst English king of all time. He was the son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine and succeeded his brother Richard I on the throne. His character and his failures both attest…

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