HIST 2F20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Thomas Wolsey, Papal Legate, English Reformation
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Henry viii, his government, and his great matter. The exploits of henry viii fascinate many contemporary history buffs. And yet in 2015, he was voted the. Worst monarch in history by a network of historians. Did dramatically change the lives of all of his subjects for better or for worse. 1502: dies age 15 at ludlow, near birmingham. 5 months before his death, he has married catharine of aragon. Positive popular response to henry"s accession to the throne. Daughter of king ferdinand ii of aragon and queen isabella i of castile: youthful, physically fit, intellectually inclined. Set out to transform english patronage of the arts and crafts: transformed the realm"s palaces and attention to the arts. 11 june 1509: marries henry viii, aged 23, henry was 17. Receives papal dispensation, which allowed her to marry henry: testifies she has not consummated marriage with arthur (key to this marriage) Representative of roman catholic church, principal spiritual and political advisor.
