10 May - Henry VIII's first marriage is nearly annulled

Tudor History with Claire Ridgway

English - May 09, 2021 22:15 - 57 seconds - 784 KB - ★★★★★ - 59 ratings
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On this day in Tudor history, 10th May 1533, the Great Matter, Henry VIII's quest for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, neared its conclusion.

Find out what happened on this day in 1533, and what happened next, from Claire Ridgway, author of several Tudor history books. You can see this podcast as a video at the following link:

https://youtu.be/xkjUWHie1OQ