In Year 5 children have been researching Henry V111 and produced an information leaflet.
Two examples of front covers
One example of a completed leaflet.
During their research the children uncovered some interesting information:-
- HenryV111 was bor at Greenwich Palace on 28th June 1491.
- He was the son of Henry V11 and Elizabeth of York.
- He had an older brother, Arthur, an older sister, Margaret, and a younger brother Louis.
- He was a clever child and was educated by private tutors.
- He loved sports and was a keen huntsman and tennis player.
- He was crowned king in 1509.
- Henry had six wives but only 3 children-
- Catherine of Aragon (divorced) - daughter Mary Tudor
- Anne Boleyn (beheaded) - daughter Elizabeth
- Jane Seymour (died) - son Edward V1
- Anne of Cleves (divorced)
- Katherine Howard(beheaded)
- Kathryn Parr
Henry died in 1547 and was buried in St. George's Chapel in Windsor.