Henry VIII, king of England: Early Life

In his youth he was educated in the new learning of the Renaissance and developed great skill in music and sports. He was created prince of Wales in 1503, following the death of his elder brother, Arthur. At that time he also received a papal dispensation to marry Arthur's widow, Katharine of Aragón. The marriage took place shortly after his accession in 1509.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Character and Legacy
• Later Years
• Divorce and the Reformation
• Wolsey and Foreign Policy
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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