King Henry VIII (of England)

King Henry VIII was the King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his significant role in the English Reformation. He famously broke from the Catholic Church to establish the Church of England, driven by his desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which the Pope refused. Henry had six marriages, seeking a male heir. His reign saw political, religious, and cultural transformations, including the dissolution of monasteries. Henry's legacy is complex, marked by his charismatic leadership but also by his ruthless methods and the turmoil they caused in England.