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Short Biography of King Henry VIII

Early Years

King Henry VIII was born to King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York on 28th June at Greenwich Palace, London.

He was the couple’s second son, born five years after his brother Arthur.

Prince Henry was educated at home. His first tutor was John Skelton the Poet Laureate. Henry was very bright and enjoyed learning.

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    • It is likely that, as a second son, he was destined for a life in the church.

    In Henry’s elder brother, Arthur, married Catherine of Aragon at St Paul’s Cathedral. Prince Henry was given the task of escorting the bride and ‘giving her away’ to his brother.

    Heir to the Throne

    Henry became heir to the throne in April after his brother, Arthur, died of a viral infection.

    Henry VII did not want to lose Catherine’s dowry so a treaty was drafted for Henry to marry his brother’s widow, Catherine of Aragon.

    In , Henry was instructed by his father t