Divorce motives

Why was Mary declared illegitimate?

According to Leviticus, questions about female rule

Who was H’s illegitimate son?

Henry Fitzroy, son of H and mistress Bessie Blount, was made Duke of Richmond, sent to run council of the north to gain experience

What did Campeggio say about H’s love?

‘something amazing + he thinks and sees nothing but anne’

How long did H pursue the divorce for?

1527-1532, must be driven by love

What did H do for anne?

Write letters despite hating letter writing

What did Anne refuse to do?

Become H’s mistress until certain she would become queen

How did H marry Catherine?

Through papal dispensation to marry C as she was married to his brother

What title was H given by the Pope?

‘Defender of the Faith’, heavily religious

Why did H see his failure to produce an heir a punishment from God?

Leviticus 20 verse 21 ‘if a man shall take his brothers wife they shall be childless’