Henry VIII of England

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A king of England from 1509 to 1547 who had six marriages and left the Catholic Church

proper noun

: Enrique VIII de Inglaterra

The break with Rome began when Henry VIII of England sought to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

Examples

King Henry VIII of England is famous for his six marriages.
Several famous portraits depict Henry VIII of England in his later years as a powerful and imposing figure.
Many historians consider Henry VIII of England one of the most influential monarchs in British history.
Did Henry VIII of England really execute two of his wives?
Many historians consider Henry VIII of England one of the most influential monarchs in British history.
King Henry VIII of England is famous for his six marriages.
The break with Rome began when Henry VIII of England sought to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

Synonyms

Henry VIII

vsHenry VIII of England

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King of England from 1509 to 1547 who breaks with the Catholic Church and starts the Church of England

includes that but also highlights his six marriages

Surface Forms

Henry VIII of England main

Morphology

Henry + VIII + of + England

The phrase is compositionally built from a name (Henry), a Roman numeral (VIII = eight) and a locative modifier (of England), so a learner who knows these parts can readily interpret it as "Henry the Eighth of England" — i.e., the historical ruler Henry VIII. Specific historical details (dates, marriages, religious actions) are not derivable from the constituents, but the referent identity and basic meaning are directly predictable.

Etymology

Henry VIII of England is the king famous for marrying six times and for 'breaking with the Catholic Church' when he made the Church of England so he could remarry. That's why he is remembered for both his many marriages and for starting the 'English Reformation'.