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Henry VIII.
In: Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2022-09-01, S. 3
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King of England (r. 1509-1547). Henry VIII was the second son of the first Tudor king and the Lancastrian claimant to the throne, Henry VII , and Elizabeth, the daughter of the Yorkist Edward IV. Henry VII gained the Crown by defeating Richard III at Bosworth Field in 1485; Richard III was killed in the battle, and Henry Tudor, a Welshman, immediately assumed the throne. During his early years, Prince Henry was overshadowed by his older brother, Arthur, who was his father’s heir. Little is known of Henry’s education except that the poet John Skelton was involved; Skelton wrote Speculum principis (also known as A Mirror for Princes ) in 1501 as a guidebook for Henry. It is also believed that Lady Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII’s mother, was involved with her grandson’s education. Whatever the nature and source of his education, Henry later demonstrated that he had a firm grasp of the classics, a limited knowledge of music, and fluency in three languages. Young Henry was interested in most forms of contemporary sport and was recognized for his athletic abilities.
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Henry VIII.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Walker, William T. |
Zeitschrift: | Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2022-09-01, S. 3 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2022 |
Medientyp: | Nachschlagewerk |
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