The Family of Henry VIII Photo Gallery and related media
The Family of Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
The daughter of Henry and Anne, Elizabeth (1533-1603) was declared illegitimate after her mother's execution but later restored to the succession. She was crowned queen in 1558 as the last Tudor monarch. Her 44-year reign is remembered as a golden age for British culture.
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Remembered for his turbulent romantic life and desire to produce a male heir, Henry VIII married six women, two of whom he had executed.
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In this Surviving History video clip learn about the halifax. The halifax was an early version of the guillotine or decapitating machine. It was used as a method of execution for those who broke laws. However, there were a few flaws in the design.
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