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Catherine of Aragon
Why did Henry VIII form the Church of England?
Catherine of Aragon, detail of an oil painting by an unknown artist; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
The turbulent love life of Henry VIII
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King Henry VIII of England, 16th century.
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Why did Henry VIII form the Church of England?
Since the Church of England was formed in the 16th century, its supreme governor...
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The turbulent love life of Henry VIII
Overview of Henry VIII's six marriages.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail The Art Institute of Chicago; Gift of Kate S. Buckingham, reference no. 1938.311 (CC0)

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Catherine of Aragon, painting by Michael Sittow, late 15th or early 16th century;...
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