Henry VIII
The death of King Richard III at the battle of Bosworth’s Field began the reign of the Tudors. During this period comes the reign of some of the most interesting individuals in the history of the English monarchy. One of the most crucial and influential figures during the Tudor monarchies is Henry VIII.1 The accession of Henry VIII to the throne in 1509 brings forth the beginning of a unique form of aristocracy to the English throne. Henry VIII was endowed with outstanding mental and physical gifts. He mastered Latin and French, understood Italian, learned mathematics, studied Homer and Virgil, read Cicero, and was knowledgeable about the histories of Thucydides and Tacitus. King Henry was the first English king to acquire a Renaissance education. Henry was also endowed with great physical accomplishments. He was a superb horseman. He enjoyed wrestling, jousting, swordsmanship, and tennis. Henry also had a passion for music. He mastered the skill of performing with three different instruments: the lute, organ and the harpsichord. He also composed music. He wrote two five-part masses, several different instrumental pieces, several songs and one anthem. The anthem is “O Lord, the Maker of All Things” and is still us
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Approximate Word count = 1591
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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