Character & Aims

• Difference's from His Fathers rule

  Henry VIII lacked a strong work ethic, enjoyed courtly activities, little interest in daily government business, relied heavily on others
• Henry VIII Traits


  Ruthlessness, cynicism, insecurity, impulsiveness
• Ruthlessness and Cynicism Shown by...


  Execution of Empson & Dudley
• Insecurity Shown by...


  His willingness to resort to execution for treason, often on flimsy excuses
• Impulsiveness Shown by...


  Speed he married Catherine of Aragon, Marriage to Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard, His decision to execute Thomas Cromwell- He later regretted all of these
• When did Henry succeed to the throne?

  April 1509, 2 months before he turned 18
• Henry was...


  Well educated to be king, Well read, Introduced to humanist ideas, Charming, Agreeable, gave a positive first impression
• Who arranged the imprisonment of Empson and Dudley?

  Richard Fox, Thomas Lovell, Richard Weston
• What happened when Henry VII died?

  It was concealed for two days so Henry VIII had his councillors secure his position on the throne
• Legacy of Henry VII

  Left a full crown coffer (around £300,000), A peaceful kingdom, Tudor dynasty was secured
• Early Aims of Henry VIII's Government

  Establishing himself, preserving the best of what his father let him, But marking a new course as king
• Later Aims of Henry's Government

  Aims became less clear, Pursuing glory, Securing an heir to the throne, Little interest in policy making