Henry VIII explains his divorce to nobles and London citizens

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At a gathering of nobles and leading London citizens at the Palace of Bridewell, Henry VIII attempts to provide a public justification for his decision to seek a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, his wife of almost twenty years.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Henry VIII explains his divorce to nobles and London citizens". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14412, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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