Henry was the only child of Henry V and Catherine de Valois and was born at Windsor Castle on 6th December 1421. He became king when he was just eight months old and is remembered for his scholastic ...

She was executed in London the following year – just like her cousin, Anne Boleyn, King Henry’s second wife, 6 years earlier. 11. The people of York were requested to lay sand and ashes on the ...

Henry VIII was a Tudor king who ruled England from 1509 - 1547. He is remembered for his six wives and his cruelty towards them. Henry VIII sought to achieve military success and bring greatness ...