The Tudors

King Henry VIII

by Kaytlin Montanez

Introduction

Although he is better known for his six marriages, King Henry the VIII of England was a formidable leader who put the interest of his country above all except his own. Once a charismatic statesman, King Henry the VIII brought his nation to the brink of bankruptcy with his lavish lifestyle.

Open Ended

Using context clues from information on the previous slide... What can we guess the word formidable means?

Personality

• As a young man, King Henry the VIII wrote and performed poems and music.

• The king loved to hunt and joust.

• King Henry the VIII was said to have a great memory.

Poll

Does King Henry the VII seem like a man you would like serving under?

• Yes

• No

Personality Pt. 2

• Henry was a hypochondriac meaning he was overly worried about becoming ill.

• He split his royal tasks amongst his ambassadors and preferred to "play" instead of work.

• Later in life, the king became more tyrannical as he became increasingly paranoid and temperamental.

Open Ended

Using context clues from the previous slide... What can we guess is the meaning of the word tyrannical?

Accomplishments

• Regulated the practice of medicine by establishing the Royal College of Physicians.

• Created a peace treaty with France which made England a central figure in European politics.

• Establishes the English Navy; faster ships, more coastal forts.

• Founds the Church of England, converts nation to Protestantism.

• By dissolving Roman Catholic monasteries and collecting their treasuries, he increases English wealth.

• Decreases the power of nobles and increases the power of the Parliment.

Open Ended

Which of these accomplishments do you think is most important?

Why?

Answer in a minimum of 2 sentences.