Henry VIII of England

Henry VIII was King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his strong leadership and significant religious and political changes. He is best known for initiating the English Reformation, which led to the Church of England breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church so he could annul his marriages. Henry was a powerful and sometimes controversial ruler, with six marriages and a reputation for both political cunning and personal indulgence. His reign transformed England’s religious landscape, strengthening royal authority and establishing a monarchy closely tied to Protestantism, shaping the nation's future.