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Henry VIII. Portrait of King Henry VIII, by an unknown artist after Hans Holbein, c.1550-90 Stock Photo

RMM2AJ25–Henry VIII. Portrait of King Henry VIII, by an unknown artist after Hans Holbein, c.1550-90

King Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn 1527. Hand-colored engraving Stock Photo

RMADWBHB–King Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn 1527. Hand-colored engraving

Wooden carving of Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) King of England. Dated 17th Century Stock Photo

RM2A603TY–Wooden carving of Henry VIII of England (1491-1547) King of England. Dated 17th Century

RMG380YN–King Henry VIII

RMD92HD3–King Henry VIII

Henry VIII sees that England has a good fleet. By Henry Justice Ford (1860-1941). Henry Grace à Dieu (The Great Harry) was Henry VIII's flagship. Henry Grace à Dieu ('Henry, Thanks be to God'), also known as Great Harry, was an English carrack or 'great ship' of the King's Fleet. Stock Photo

RMRHPNEC–Henry VIII sees that England has a good fleet. By Henry Justice Ford (1860-1941). Henry Grace à Dieu (The Great Harry) was Henry VIII's flagship. Henry Grace à Dieu ('Henry, Thanks be to God'), also known as Great Harry, was an English carrack or 'great ship' of the King's Fleet.

A marble sculpture of King Henry VIII of England, on display at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England. Stock Photo

RMJPD2J0–A marble sculpture of King Henry VIII of England, on display at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England.

Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547) Tudor King of England (1509-47) & Founder of the Church of England. Portrait. c19th Engraving or Vintage Illustration Stock Photo

RMCBPW80–Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547) Tudor King of England (1509-47) & Founder of the Church of England. Portrait. c19th Engraving or Vintage Illustration

HENRY VIII AND ANNE BOLEYN. /nThe first meeting of King Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn. Steel engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMFFB7AE–HENRY VIII AND ANNE BOLEYN. /nThe first meeting of King Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn. Steel engraving, 19th century.

Armour for Field and Tournament of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England. Dated 16th Century Stock Photo

RMG1CX6M–Armour for Field and Tournament of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England. Dated 16th Century

Stained glass window featuring King Henry VIII in the Great Hall in Hampton Court Palace, Richmond upon Thames, London, England United Kingdom UK Stock Photo

RM2K6ED6F–Stained glass window featuring King Henry VIII in the Great Hall in Hampton Court Palace, Richmond upon Thames, London, England United Kingdom UK

Henry VIII (June 28, 1491 - January 28, 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. His disagreement with the Pope on the question of such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority. Stock Photo

RMT96KNW–Henry VIII (June 28, 1491 - January 28, 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. His disagreement with the Pope on the question of such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority.

RMMKKPT6–King Henry VIII

After Hans HOLBEIN the younger - King Henry VIII Stock Photo

RMFP16Y2–After Hans HOLBEIN the younger - King Henry VIII

Buildings and landmarks - Hampton Court Palace - Middlesex. Hampton Court Palace, built in 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and later owned by King Henry VIII. Stock Photo

RMG7XKEX–Buildings and landmarks - Hampton Court Palace - Middlesex. Hampton Court Palace, built in 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and later owned by King Henry VIII.

Portrait of Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558), better known as Maria Tudor, who was the daughter of King Henry VIII of England and Queen Catherine of Aragon and queen consort of Spain for her marriage to Philip II, son of Emperor Charles I of Spain. Antonis Mor, 1554 Stock Photo

RMM6GHH8–Portrait of Queen Mary I of England (1516-1558), better known as Maria Tudor, who was the daughter of King Henry VIII of England and Queen Catherine of Aragon and queen consort of Spain for her marriage to Philip II, son of Emperor Charles I of Spain. Antonis Mor, 1554

ActiveMuseum 0003629.jpg / King Henry VIII, 1520 - Unknown artist 22/01/2014 - / 16th century Collection / Active Museum Stock Photo

RMEBR3R6–ActiveMuseum 0003629.jpg / King Henry VIII, 1520 - Unknown artist 22/01/2014 - / 16th century Collection / Active Museum

Original engraving by J Cooke of Henry VIII circa 1850 showing him in 1560. Stock Photo

RMCP7AYA–Original engraving by J Cooke of Henry VIII circa 1850 showing him in 1560.

King Henry VIII (1491-1547) portrait painting after Hans Holbein, 16th century Stock Photo

RMT7FX0T–King Henry VIII (1491-1547) portrait painting after Hans Holbein, 16th century

Henry VIII. Portrait of King Henry VIII, by the workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger, c 1537 Stock Photo

RMFTMGRJ–Henry VIII. Portrait of King Henry VIII, by the workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger, c 1537

King Henry VIII with his fourth wife Anne of Cleves 1500s. Hand-colored print Stock Photo

RMA8WJG5–King Henry VIII with his fourth wife Anne of Cleves 1500s. Hand-colored print

Henry VIII, 1491 – 1547. King of England. Stock Photo

RMC38FTN–Henry VIII, 1491 – 1547. King of England.

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RMD9AH03–King Henry VIII

Henry VIII and the Barber Surgeons, c1543. After Hans Holbein the Younger (c1497-1543). This large-scale work was commissioned to commemorate the grant of a royal charter to the Company of Barbers and the Guild of Surgeons on their merger in 1540. Stock Photo

RM2JRTG53–Henry VIII and the Barber Surgeons, c1543. After Hans Holbein the Younger (c1497-1543). This large-scale work was commissioned to commemorate the grant of a royal charter to the Company of Barbers and the Guild of Surgeons on their merger in 1540.

Henry VIII. King of England 1491-1547 Stock Photo

RMERGHD5–Henry VIII. King of England 1491-1547

King Henry VIII talking to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in a painting by Sir John Gilbert circa 1888 entitled 'Ego et Rex Meus'. Stock Photo

RMBYDC6J–King Henry VIII talking to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in a painting by Sir John Gilbert circa 1888 entitled 'Ego et Rex Meus'.

Ancient Conduit built by King Henry VIII, Kensington Palace Green. Faulkner 1820 Stock Photo

RF2WRWX82–Ancient Conduit built by King Henry VIII, Kensington Palace Green. Faulkner 1820

RMG1CX6H–Armour for Field and Tournament of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England. Dated 16th Century

Henry VIII (1491-1547), King of England 1509-47, Portrait by Hans Holbein, 1536 Stock Photo

RMD8TFRH–Henry VIII (1491-1547), King of England 1509-47, Portrait by Hans Holbein, 1536

Portrait of King Henry VIII in the Royal Collection at Windsor. Henry VIII (June 28, 1491 - January 28, 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. His disagreement with the Pope on the question of such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority. Stock Photo

RMT96KP3–Portrait of King Henry VIII in the Royal Collection at Windsor. Henry VIII (June 28, 1491 - January 28, 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. His disagreement with the Pope on the question of such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority.

RMMKT028–King Henry VIII of England

Feb. 25, 2012 - King Henry VIII wine cellar in the cellar within a cellar. The king Henry VIII wine cellar, Whitehall, Gardens, was shown to the press this afternoon for the first time in its new setting. The crypt was a wine cellar at ground level - was built in the time of carinal Wolsey and is one of the few remains of the Tudor palace of Whitehall who king Henry VIII appropriated from the see of york when the cardinal was deprived of the great seal in 1529. As the cellar was interfered with development and elevation of the new building - it was moved, It is 62fet Stock Photo

RME12RTC–Feb. 25, 2012 - King Henry VIII wine cellar in the cellar within a cellar. The king Henry VIII wine cellar, Whitehall, Gardens, was shown to the press this afternoon for the first time in its new setting. The crypt was a wine cellar at ground level - was built in the time of carinal Wolsey and is one of the few remains of the Tudor palace of Whitehall who king Henry VIII appropriated from the see of york when the cardinal was deprived of the great seal in 1529. As the cellar was interfered with development and elevation of the new building - it was moved, It is 62fet

King Henry VIII of England, by Holbein Stock Photo

RMM67046–King Henry VIII of England, by Holbein

19th Century illustration showing King Henry VIII of England, at court Stock Photo

RMHTMHAN–19th Century illustration showing King Henry VIII of England, at court

Italian War of 1542-1546. Siege of Boulogne (1544) during king Henry VIII of England's third invasion of France. Stock Photo

RMCF9DG4–Italian War of 1542-1546. Siege of Boulogne (1544) during king Henry VIII of England's third invasion of France.

King Henry VIII and six wives in old frame. Stock Photo

RMCP7AYK–King Henry VIII and six wives in old frame.

King Henry VIII. Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547), painting after Hans Holbein the Younger, c. 1560 Stock Photo

RMT7FX0H–King Henry VIII. Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547), painting after Hans Holbein the Younger, c. 1560

Henry VIII. Portrait of King Henry VIII, after Hans Holbein the Younger, oil on panel, c.1536-37 Stock Photo

RMM2MP2Y–Henry VIII. Portrait of King Henry VIII, after Hans Holbein the Younger, oil on panel, c.1536-37

King of England Henry VIII. Hand-colored print Stock Photo

RMMKCBNX–King of England Henry VIII. Hand-colored print

RMBTHMCJ–Henry VIII, 1491 – 1547. King of England.

RMD86MT8–King Henry VIII

RMD9AGYC–King Henry VIII

Henry VIII (1491-1547), 1541. A portrait taken from the Easter plea roll (K.B. 29/1119). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century. Stock Photo

RM2NYP50W–Henry VIII (1491-1547), 1541. A portrait taken from the Easter plea roll (K.B. 29/1119). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century.

RMERG6BF–Henry VIII. King of England 1491-1547

Portrait of Jane Seymour (1509-1537) 1540 Hans Holbein the Younger 1497 - 1543 German Germany ( Jane Seymour was the third wife of the English king Henry VIII ) Stock Photo

RMFN8TXW–Portrait of Jane Seymour (1509-1537) 1540 Hans Holbein the Younger 1497 - 1543 German Germany ( Jane Seymour was the third wife of the English king Henry VIII )

King Henry VIII. Medals of Philip & Mary. A Pelican. GENTS MAG 1778 old print Stock Photo

RF2K9W209–King Henry VIII. Medals of Philip & Mary. A Pelican. GENTS MAG 1778 old print

RMD9973M–19th Century illustration showing King Henry VIII of England, at court

HENRY VIII (1491-1547) after Hans Holbein about 1540 Stock Photo

RM2MAKH47–HENRY VIII (1491-1547) after Hans Holbein about 1540

Henry VIII presenting a charter to the barber-surgeons of London. Henry VIII (June 28, 1491 - January 28, 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. His disagreement with the Pope on the question of such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority. Stock Photo

RMT96KR5–Henry VIII presenting a charter to the barber-surgeons of London. Henry VIII (June 28, 1491 - January 28, 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. His disagreement with the Pope on the question of such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority.

A portraiture of Henry VIII by the workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger 1497/1498 Stock Photo

RMEB462Y–A portraiture of Henry VIII by the workshop of Hans Holbein the Younger 1497/1498

Sep. 09, 1952 - King Henry VIII Wine Cellar in its new setting, The cellar within a Cellar; The King Henry VIII Win Cellar, Whitehall, Gardens, was shown to the press this afternoon for the first time in its new setting. The Ecryot was a wine cellar at ground level - was built in the time of Cardinal Wolsey and is one of the few remains of the Tudor Palace of Whitehell which King Henry VIII appropriated from the See of York when the Cardinal was deprived of the great seal in 1529. As the Cellar was interfered with development and elevation of the new building it was moved. It is 62ft Stock Photo

RME0KYBY–Sep. 09, 1952 - King Henry VIII Wine Cellar in its new setting, The cellar within a Cellar; The King Henry VIII Win Cellar, Whitehall, Gardens, was shown to the press this afternoon for the first time in its new setting. The Ecryot was a wine cellar at ground level - was built in the time of Cardinal Wolsey and is one of the few remains of the Tudor Palace of Whitehell which King Henry VIII appropriated from the See of York when the Cardinal was deprived of the great seal in 1529. As the Cellar was interfered with development and elevation of the new building it was moved. It is 62ft

Henry VIII, 1491 – 1547. King of England. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900 Stock Photo

RMK224H7–Henry VIII, 1491 – 1547. King of England. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

The silvered and engraved armour of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England. Dated 16th Century Stock Photo

RM2A603WB–The silvered and engraved armour of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) King of England. Dated 16th Century

Henry VIII (1491-1547). King of England from 1509-1547. Portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543). Oil on panel, 1540. Stock Photo

RMDRR47X–Henry VIII (1491-1547). King of England from 1509-1547. Portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543). Oil on panel, 1540.

England: King Henry VIII (28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547), standing on an Ushak Turkish carpet. Oil on canvas painting by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), c. 1537. Henry VIII of the House of Tudor was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry was infamous for his six marriages and his initiation of the English Reformation, due to his disagreement with Pope Clement VII about his desire to have his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled. Under his rule the Church of England separated from papal authority, with him as Supreme Head of the Church of England. Stock Photo

RM2B01TRM–England: King Henry VIII (28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547), standing on an Ushak Turkish carpet. Oil on canvas painting by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), c. 1537. Henry VIII of the House of Tudor was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry was infamous for his six marriages and his initiation of the English Reformation, due to his disagreement with Pope Clement VII about his desire to have his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled. Under his rule the Church of England separated from papal authority, with him as Supreme Head of the Church of England.

King Henry VIII. Portrait of Henry VIII of England (1491-1547), attributed to Lucas Horenbout, Workshop of Hans Holbein, circa 1540s Stock Photo

RMT7FX0X–King Henry VIII. Portrait of Henry VIII of England (1491-1547), attributed to Lucas Horenbout, Workshop of Hans Holbein, circa 1540s

King Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger, c 1537 Stock Photo

RMPY6GB1–King Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger, c 1537

Coat-of-arms of the French and English kings top a roll of jousters on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520. Color lithograph reproduction Stock Photo

RMDC5TAA–Coat-of-arms of the French and English kings top a roll of jousters on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520. Color lithograph reproduction

King Henry VIII with his sixth wife, Catherine Parr. Stock Photo

RMBF7W7D–King Henry VIII with his sixth wife, Catherine Parr.

RMG37YN7–King Henry VIII

RMD9AH12–King Henry VIII

Henry VIII (1491-1547), 1517. A portrait taken from the Trinity plea roll (K.B. 27/1024). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century. Stock Photo

RM2NYP4NF–Henry VIII (1491-1547), 1517. A portrait taken from the Trinity plea roll (K.B. 27/1024). Plea rolls are parchment rolls recording details of legal suits or actions in a court of law in England. Courts began recording their proceedings in plea rolls and filing writs from their foundation at the end of the 12th century.

Henry VIII. King of England. 28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547. Stock Photo

RMERHKN1–Henry VIII. King of England. 28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547.

Henry VIII was King of England (and Lord/King of Ireland) from 1509 to his death in 1547. 1543 ,woodcut / hand-colour printmaker, Cornelis Anthonisz. publisher Hans Liefrinck, Antwerp , Belgian, Belgium, Flemish, The Netherlands, ( Henry VIII, King of England, dressed in tabard, standing full-length. A pair of gloves in hand. ) Stock Photo

RM2HEDT2W–Henry VIII was King of England (and Lord/King of Ireland) from 1509 to his death in 1547. 1543 ,woodcut / hand-colour printmaker, Cornelis Anthonisz. publisher Hans Liefrinck, Antwerp , Belgian, Belgium, Flemish, The Netherlands, ( Henry VIII, King of England, dressed in tabard, standing full-length. A pair of gloves in hand. )

King Henry VIII of England, 1509-1547. Stock Photo

RMDKKCYH–King Henry VIII of England, 1509-1547.

An engraving depicting King Henry VIII in Parliament. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJND5T–An engraving depicting King Henry VIII in Parliament. Dated 19th century

HENRY VIII (1491-1547) section of painting after Hans Holbein about 1540 Stock Photo

RM2MAKHA5–HENRY VIII (1491-1547) section of painting after Hans Holbein about 1540

RMT96KPM–Henry VIII (June 28, 1491 - January 28, 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death. Henry is best known for his six marriages, in particular his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. Henry is known for his radical changes to the English Constitution, ushering into England the theory of the divine right of kings. Besides asserting the sovereign's supremacy over the Church of England, he greatly expanded royal power during his reign.

King Henry VIII with Charles V (right) and Pope Leo X (centre), c. 1520 Stock Photo

RMEB4631–King Henry VIII with Charles V (right) and Pope Leo X (centre), c. 1520

Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII Stock Photo

RMMPCKG3–Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of King Henry VIII

1950s, the Tudor great gatehouse of Hampton Court, a Royal Palace, home of King Henry VIII and originally built in 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Stock Photo

RMC1K88K–1950s, the Tudor great gatehouse of Hampton Court, a Royal Palace, home of King Henry VIII and originally built in 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey.

The coronation oath of England's King Henry VIII. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death Stock Photo

RMP68WNW–The coronation oath of England's King Henry VIII. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death

Henry VIII (1491-1547). King of England. Henry VIII with Anne Boleyn (1501-1536) at the Palace of Cardinal Wolsey. Engraving after painting by Karl von Piloty, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMHM72JX–Henry VIII (1491-1547). King of England. Henry VIII with Anne Boleyn (1501-1536) at the Palace of Cardinal Wolsey. Engraving after painting by Karl von Piloty, 19th century.

HENRY VIII (1491-1547). /nKing of England, 1509-1547: wood engraving, 19th century. Stock Photo

RMFFAB9P–HENRY VIII (1491-1547). /nKing of England, 1509-1547: wood engraving, 19th century.

19th Century (1866) Coloured engraving portrait of King Henry VIII of England by Cornelis Anthonisz, after Hans Holbein II, (original 1547) Stock Photo

RMT1D0F1–19th Century (1866) Coloured engraving portrait of King Henry VIII of England by Cornelis Anthonisz, after Hans Holbein II, (original 1547)

An Allegory of the Tudor Succession: The Family of Henry VIII, anonymous, oil on panel, c 1590 Stock Photo

RM2GBDE49–An Allegory of the Tudor Succession: The Family of Henry VIII, anonymous, oil on panel, c 1590

King Henry VIII presenting a charter to the Company of Barber Surgeons. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMA9GTX5–King Henry VIII presenting a charter to the Company of Barber Surgeons. Color lithograph

Henry VIII, 1491 – 1547. King of England and Ireland. Stock Photo

RMC79CY0–Henry VIII, 1491 – 1547. King of England and Ireland.

RMD86R8M–King Henry VIII

RMD9AH15–King Henry VIII

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c1473-1530), 16th century. After Sampson Strong (c1550-1611). Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey English bishop, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. Stock Photo

RMT6X7F9–Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c1473-1530), 16th century. After Sampson Strong (c1550-1611). Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey English bishop, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church.

William Shakespeare 's play 'King Henry VIII', Act III, Scene 2. Cardinal Wolsey: 'Wolsey: This candle burns not clear; 'tis I Stock Photo

RMERH1FK–William Shakespeare 's play 'King Henry VIII', Act III, Scene 2. Cardinal Wolsey: 'Wolsey: This candle burns not clear; 'tis I

Portrait of Robert Cheseman (1485-1547), 1533 Hans Holbein the Younger 1497 - 1543 German Germany ( The Latin inscription tells us the identity of this nobleman: Robert Cheseman, 48 years old in 1533. Cheseman was the chief falconer to the English king Henry VIII, an honourable position. He is stroking the bird on his hand with a tender gesture. ) Stock Photo

RMFN8TXP–Portrait of Robert Cheseman (1485-1547), 1533 Hans Holbein the Younger 1497 - 1543 German Germany ( The Latin inscription tells us the identity of this nobleman: Robert Cheseman, 48 years old in 1533. Cheseman was the chief falconer to the English king Henry VIII, an honourable position. He is stroking the bird on his hand with a tender gesture. )

King Henry VIII of England, 1520. Stock Photo

RMCE8K6X–King Henry VIII of England, 1520.

HENRY VIII (1491-1547) King of England from 1509 Engraving of his Great Seal Stock Photo

RMF7P6CA–HENRY VIII (1491-1547) King of England from 1509 Engraving of his Great Seal

HENRY VIII (1491-1547) section of painting after Hans Holbein the Younger Stock Photo

RM2MAKHEA–HENRY VIII (1491-1547) section of painting after Hans Holbein the Younger

Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 - November 29, 1530) was an English churchman, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner. His affairs prospered, and by 1514 he was the controlling figure in virtually all matters of state and was extremely powerful within the Church. The highest political position he attained was Lord Chancellor, the King's chief adviser. Stock Photo

RMT96KMG–Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 - November 29, 1530) was an English churchman, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner. His affairs prospered, and by 1514 he was the controlling figure in virtually all matters of state and was extremely powerful within the Church. The highest political position he attained was Lord Chancellor, the King's chief adviser.

John Lambert's Trial before King Henry VIII Stock Photo

RMK2P0RN–John Lambert's Trial before King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII of England, 1491-1547, reigned 1509-1547 Stock Photo

RMK4CTGT–King Henry VIII of England, 1491-1547, reigned 1509-1547

1950s, exterior of Hampton Court Palace, England, UK, a royal palace buit in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and King Henry VIII. Stock Photo

RMR4MA12–1950s, exterior of Hampton Court Palace, England, UK, a royal palace buit in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and King Henry VIII.

From his niche above it Henry VIII watches all who enter the King's gate at Trinity, the largest college in the University. Cambridge (1923) Stock Photo

RF2HJPPRM–From his niche above it Henry VIII watches all who enter the King's gate at Trinity, the largest college in the University. Cambridge (1923)