Henry VIII

Henry VIII

by William Shakespeare

Henry VIII is a historical play by William Shakespeare that chronicles the life of King Henry VIII of England. The play focuses on Henry's marriage to and eventual divorce from Catherine of Aragon, as well as his subsequent marriage to Anne Boleyn. The play also explores the political and religious turmoil of Henry's reign, including the break with the Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England.

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William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon. The son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden, he was probably educated at the King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford, where he...

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