Henry VIII: England’s Larger Than Life Monarch

[@Biographics]

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[@Chris-xz8fm]

I’m not trying to be rude but I have looked at reviews since Simon has stopped doing this channel and best since he’s been gone this channel has gotten half the amount of use at the very best even with some pretty famous people to do episodes about. Just saying maybe Simon could step in and do one from time to time especially someone as famous as Henry the eighth it kind of would’ve been nice to see Simon do this one.

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

Henry VIII: Will I be remembered as the great warrior king who defeated France, revolutionized English healthcare and built beautiful park lands? Advisor: Mmmm... probably not. Henry VIII: Because of the wife killings? Advisor: Because of the wife killings.

[@makjusufbegovic8186]

I see you’re a man of culture!

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

@@makjusufbegovic8186 Oversimplified is the real man of culture. Me, I'm about as cultured as a petri dish.

[@ThatGUY666666]

As an outsider looking in I am surprised that Henry VII does not garner the same level of attention as his son and granddaughters. After all he not only founded the Tudor dynasty but his reign was the one that ultimately brought an end to the Wars of the Roses. Furthermore he seemed to be a good Steward of the realm which laid the groundwork for England’s rise over the next couple centuries. Lastly he is the only Tudor Monarch that the modern royal family can claim direct descent from.

[@--enyo--]

Yeah, for sure.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

2:30 - Chapter 1 - The spare king 5:00 - Mid roll ads 8:40 - Chapter 2 - For want of an heir 11:15 - Chapter 3 - The great matter 13:15 - Chapter 4 - The blood of martyrs 16:15 - Chapter 5 - Off with her head 18:30 - Chapter 6 - Triumph & tragedy 21:25 - Chapter 7 - More marital troubles 23:15 - Chapter 8 - End of an era 26:55 - Conclusion

[@dardobartoli]

Oh dear, what a dull delivery of a most interesting person...

[@borednapoleon5296]

Can you imagine if King Henry discovered KFC 😅.

[@Biographics]

Their shares would have gone way up, that's for sure.

[@sendieloo]

@@Biographicsif he didn’t eat all of the inventory!

[@justincase3230]

I have a theory Chris broad is his reincarnation

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

He'd rename it to The King's Fried Chicken, and it really would be all his.

[@EvilM0nkeyRules]

American KFC or European/Asian KFC? Cuz American KFC is legit garbage. They focus the good food more in Europe and Asia.

[@FrankLafone]

The man is doing a fine job. It's time to cast off the nonsense "interim" label. Promote that man, ASAP!

[@cpt_kick_a_hoe_549]

Bring back simon

[@tally1604]

I can't get into his presentation style and diction. Even if the subject matter is super interesting, I can't bear listening to the guy for more than 5 minutes before I want to smash my phone.

[@TheBeigeBox]

Hell no get rid of this goober and put him back to writing scripts. He isn’t simon who I subbed for, this guy is as dry as his decorations.

[@ZikedY]

@@tally1604his presentation style on fact fiend is really different it's weird seeing him speak like this Edit: I wrote this before I got to the sponsor bit, he's usually more like that over there

[@n1k0abc34]

Look, I like the guy but he ain’t Simon

[@rami_ungar_writer]

I feel sorry for Katherine Howard. She's been demonized by history, but reevaluations of her life indicate she may have been groomed from an early age and even assaulted. So sad what she had to go through.

[@frankieseward8667]

Ah yes Henry the VIII, the man killed two of his wives and broke the church.

[@kevstacey8639]

Leaving the bottom button of one's waistcoat unbuttoned became a thing thanks to King Edward VII; he did it for comfort because he was recovering from an operation for appendicitis.

[@vitorpereira9515]

He was a heavyweight in history.

[@njabulombuyazi5132]

Actually enjoy this different format as well, the different set up, having somebody jump in with the sponsor. Great stuff

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

The man who broke with the church! Love this channel! Thanks for this karl! Please do his father Henry VII

[@Biographics]

You're welcome!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@Biographics thanks again

[@jezalb2710]

​​@@danielsantiagourtado3430Henry VIII broke with the Pope- it was a schizm.. He did not break with the Church like Luther did

[@slipinslider]

Well he has been a writer for this show for years already. And has his own channel

[@borysnijinski331]

It could be argued Elizabeth II was equally famous, but for other reasons.

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

"Two beheadings out of six wives is too many." -- Henry VIII of England

[@devastator6570]

Fun fact! When Henry VIII was still with the catholic church, he wrote a book on how amazing the Pope was and how he was the best thing since sliced bread. The Pope was honored by this, and gave Henry the title: "Defender of the Faith." Later he broke away from the catholic church, but kept the title "Defender of the Faith." And all Kings and Queens of Britain kept it too. Today, the current king of Britain: Charles III still has the title Defender of the Faith!!

[@simonbeaird7436]

The 'exploding coffin' story wasn't about Henry VIII. That was about King William I (the Conqueror).

[@Matthew_Rushton]

Yep, it exploded as the attendants tried to force his body into the sarcophagus

[@rebeccaridolfo6538]

I heard Henry probably got a Traumatic Brain Injury during that jousting accident, symptoms of which include wild mood swings and paranoia

[@joecool9739]

I just finished watching The Tudors finale 10 minutes ago 😅 I watch this entire series once every few years...its that good

[@LeslieSunshine17]

Me too! Love Natalie Dormer as Anne❤

[@sendieloo]

I do too! Any excuse to see Jonathan Rhys Meyers 🎉

[@Mankivigs]

Agreed, I watch it every few years also.

[@joecool9739]

@@sendieloo Sam Neill stole the show in season 1 And I love how at no point in the series do they make you sympathetic to Henry...hes truly was a monster

[@sendieloo]

@@joecool9739 yes, I love Sam Neill! I kind of did become partially sympathetic to Henry, albeit only slightly. His father, King Henry VII won the kingdom after a long war. If he wanted a successful hold onto the throne he needed an heir and probably a few spares. He wanted male heirs. Everything he did to manipulate the Catholic Church, eventually breaking with it and creating his own Church was to be able to leave Catherine, who he believed was not going to give him a son. Anne gave him a daughter and he was only getting older and more desperate. After his head injury I believe that changed his personality forever and made him become more and more paranoid. He eventually changed the law of succession allowing his daughters to reign after Edward. I don’t agree with his actions but I understand why it was so important to him.

[@cheoola]

You completely left Lady Jane Grey out of the succession :(

[@Biographics]

A video for another day. :)

[@cheoola]

This better be a promise!@@Biographics

[@makjusufbegovic8186]

20:48 I believe you’re talking about King Edward VII, son of Queen Victoria.

[@MynameisInigoMontoya4]

I like that you did not depict his 2nd wife as a temptress. Many historians do. If she gave herself easily as a mistress, she's would've been "damaged goods," but if she didn't she was a "temptress?" It's the age old issue many women face for a multitude of situations, damned if you do and damned if you don't. I would like to believe that she just didn't want to be his side piece so that she and her offspring would be discarded and destitute when Henry got bored. I will disagree with the last part of the video. Its not because he wanted to get laid. Clearly, that was not an issue. He just really wanted multiple heirs and didn't like being told no.

[@cakt1991]

It also overlooks that his third wife did the exact same thing, and had more grounds to do it. But because Anne got executed for alleged adultery and Jane was the so-called “favorite” who died bearing the longed-for heir and ended up being the wife Henry chose to be buried with (not like he had that many attractive options at the time, given the only other wife he acknowledged outlived him), Jane got deified. I’d argue Jane was worse in a way, since she was actively coached to replace Anne by her ambitious brother, while in Anne’s early days, the precedent for a King setting aside his Queen was mostly unheard of, especially for some random courtier.

[@eadweard.]

I think the "get laid" part was a bit of a joke.

[@anonisnoone6125]

Truly a LARGER than life figure.

[@eadweard.]

No thank you.

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

He’s considered skinny by American standards

[@jacquelinemueller7221]

Next time, try doing either John of Gaunt, Edward the Black Prince, and Charles the Victorious.

[@c.w.simpsonproductions1230]

He was so infamous that he essentially killed the name Henry. There's a reason we've never seen a Henry VIIII, John II, Richard IV, Edward IX.

[@alexdaland]

My son is named "John Henry"

[@cheekyb71]

Prince Harry enters the chat... his given name is Henry, "Harry" is a nickname 😂

[@martinmaynard141]

Henry Stuart (brother of Bonnie Prince Charlie) was recognised as Henry IX, last of the Jacobite claimants to the throne.

[@lorekeepermeerah]

The ad section had me cracking up. You guys are so funny haha

[@Biographics]

Will definitely pass the praise along.

[@iwatchDVDsonXbox360]

Thanks. Suggestions: Pilsudski Talleyrand Alexander Suvorov Nader Shah Any ottoman sultan (especially, Mehmed the Conqueror and Suleiman the Magnificent) Any mughal emperor Ashoka Ranjit Singh Hari Singh Nalwa Charles V and the rest of Habsburgs

[@theconqueringram5295]

Henry VIII's place in history is kind of mixed. On the one hand, he helped laid the foundations that established England (and later Great Britain) as an empire. However, he had a repulsive personality. Also, at this point, Mr. Smallwood needs to be the official host now. He's been doing this job long enough.

[@ballinlikestalin878]

"I'm.. Henry the 8th I am! Henry the 8th I am I am. I got married to the girl nextdoor. She's been married.. 7 times before. And everyone was a Henry. She wouldn't marry a willy or a sam. Im an 8th old man named Henry, Henry the 8th I am!"

[@MalloryNewcomb]

26:45 as a Protestant American, that really hit harder than I expected. That he really did change history. In a way that might even affect my personal life, over 400 years after his death.

[@triggeredcat120]

Big Chungus broke everything 😂

[@farinshore8900]

No jousting accident? Concussion? Personality change? Loss of athletic abilities? Just the common stereotype, once again reinforced?

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Been requesting this for so long! THANKS KARL!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@Biographics]

Hope you like it!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@Biographics i sure am! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SlyTiger1]

If you’ve never seen Anne of the Thousand Days, I recommend giving it a watch. I was introduced to that film when I was learning of Henry VIII in high school.

[@oslonorway547]

Wait, why are you an interim host? Is Simon coming back? I was just warming up to you after forever.

[@Biographics]

Simon's not coming back. Whether Karl stays is up to our audience and the algorithm. :) So, if you like him, share the video around, like the videos, all that algorithmic jazz. We're open to it and Karl is as well.

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

Please consider a video on the Montgolfier brothers.

[@beaudure01]

They’re busy taking a bath.

[@MalloryNewcomb]

23:11 Why couldn’t he just divorce Katherine Howard and kick Culpepper out of court after the affair?

[@mrbpg]

I have been a critic of the this new host, but this has been the best video so far. Good balance of joke and a more serious tone has made this video much easier to watch. Kudos. Hope it continues

[@francesrosecarmel]

A flying anteater….where is their little cape?

[@somestormchaseridjitwithwi2024]

"The Green Screen" 😂😂😂

[@rogerpenske2411]

I always love the English History videos

[@jsinope2786]

Well, it’s hard to blame him. Natalie Portman is pretty hot!

[@guidorotunda1321]

Now do Elizabeth I who in my opinion was Britain's original iron lady

[@MalloryNewcomb]

22:53 I’ve known the basics of what happened to most of the wives… but after listening to this, boy am I impressed that Anne of Cleves lived. I mean just a few years after the annulment his next queen gets beheaded for an affair (I get being angry, I even get a divorce, but execution is over the top). And as I say that now, I imagine she thought “by not fighting the annulment … girl. you saved your own head”. (I would have said “dodged a bullet” buuut … 👀)

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

Okay if ure doing a video on King Henry the eighth u guys need to do a video on his son king Edward and the craziness england went through due to a nine year old on the throne and the leading to the infamous bloody Mary who was Edwards older sister

[@NoName-hg6cc]

I don't know if he was really *larger* than life, but he sure as hell tried to be! 😂

[@yankeecrazy9]

Hey everyone! Scriptwriter Ben here, I hope you enjoyed this video! If you'd like to learn more about Henry VIII, I highly recommend "Henry VIII: The King and His Court" by Alison Weir. Thanks for watching!

[@ellaeadig263]

The friends during the Squarespace ad came off really unprofessional and amateur, sorry.

[@thegray5730]

I thought Henry the eighth married the widow next door who'd been married seven times before, every one was a Henry. She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam.

[@felipe367]

17:52 there ARE NO DEGREES when it comes to something UNIQUE. There is no “virtually ,rather,quite,somewhat ” etc when it comes to describing something unique….

[@COBO2]

So does Simon still present Biographics? What’s happened to Simon?

[@martindouglass3248]

“Suddenly became ill and died” hmmm lol 🤨

[@Biographics]

I mean...

[@martindouglass3248]

😉

[@ronaldbryant9193]

My 13th great Grandfather was,Sir Francis Bryan.he was a leading figure in the Kings Court.

[@badgerrunner7774]

Oh my god, Mr. Smallwood is doing an ad read. The end times are coming.

[@KristopherBel]

Man when i heard rads voice i was so stoked, it means its the fact fiend crew and when i saw it was king H8 i really wanted to hear mr smallwoods tangents on this one.

[@davidthompson6834]

You may slag off Karl but at least he gives credit to his script writers not like whistler

[@reputation8383]

I like this interim presenter! Keep gpomg, you're an engaging presenter talking about interesting topics.

[@shaner2221]

Interim = How long for?

[@noizeemama3697]

I love your jacket/coat!

[@RomainBX101]

Well we return to the royal famous persons of England and King Henry 8th of England finally be show time. Very good video.

[@HistoryForBeginners]

This counts as history revision

[@grumsproduktion4083]

Great video, and a lovely T-Shirt you have there

[@Biographics]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@terrafirma5327]

Smallwood refers to his humility, not his manhood. Humble and a good host!

[@murrayscott9546]

Narratus interregnum ?

[@JD_Mac]

Ive grown to quite like karl, time to drop the interim from his title

[@onehopeonequest]

Thanks Biographics.

[@chasepascher6206]

This guy is annoying bring back the bald one

[@steveb1164]

Diabetes was the main cause for his obesity in later life, and most likely caused his death.

[@FrancoballProduction]

can u pls make bio on George Michael

[@eadweard.]

Who's that?

[@FrancoballProduction]

@@eadweard. it's realy sad That people don't remember him So he was singer He made alot of Popular songs such as careless whisper,last Christmas,wake me up before u go and etc unfortunately he did on Christmas day at the age of 53 in 2016

[@eadweard.]

@@FrancoballProduction Oh yes I remember now. But do you think he was as significant as someone like Henry VIII?

[@FrancoballProduction]

@@eadweard. No not really

[@KakashiSensei011]

Where's Simon Whistler 🤯

[@jackwiseley6920]

Cato the Younger and Dante Alighieri

[@johnelcatsha6895]

please do a bio on the catholic church

[@Jameson1776]

This guy should replace Simon. He is much better.

[@jezalb2710]

Simon is gone

[@NoName-hg6cc]

​@@jezalb2710 What do you mean gone?

[@TFB97]

Most famous king ever 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😏

[@theresalaux5655]

Good Biography!😊😊

[@Alex4124124]

Shall we say, stop saying shall we say ?

[@michellecrocker2485]

I’d like to know what personality disorder this guy had cuz he strikes me as a pure narcissist. Look at how he treated friends and even family who pissed him off. He behaved like a toddler

[@borysnijinski331]

😅Anne Boleyn = Amber Lynn?

[@serity12682]

So many “shall we say”s, hehe, are you still worried about critiquing him after this long? 😂

[@edwardhenseleit5887]

Can yo do thomas cochrane

[@murrayscott9546]

The powers behinn the throne ? Tske s bow.

[@lilandry]

Stop calling yourself "interim"

[@Biographics]

He will when we make an announcement. :P

[@moodogco]

what about ajax

[@brianthesage5119]

Please make a biographics about king charles i

[@Hamzakhan-dt3gv]

Interesting biography

[@jc-tu6pg]

can't help noticing how this guy's eyes keep going off to the side to read the teleprompter. very distracting

[@shaifunnessa7816]

Frank jack Fletcher Unsung heroes biography please make video

[@theresalaux5655]

Oh yea, love your jacket!😂

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you for the video in my opinion he was not a good King to his country family or people

[@murrayscott9546]

Everyone lovesan"enneray !

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks.

[@playstation10able]

Ok, I tried but I can't feel this new presenter. I joined because of Simon. Same with Geographics. No offence to this guy, I'm just not into it. In saying that I understand Simon is obviously stretched thin.

[@anthonyfrench3169]

Karl you're doing awesome man and the awkwardness you show during the sponsored section is adorable!!

[@noahlogue]

Good video

[@distinguishedcolleague2345]

Simon….

[@somestormchaseridjitwithwi2024]

Tbh? After watching this? I kind of dislike Henry VIII... all things considered, he was a bit of an a**hole... never a good thing when you have the power of a king...

[@crabbuckets7506]

Who dat?

[@York22]

Please keep Karl as host! He’s doing an absolutely fantastic job

[@shakiMiki]

What'a happened to the bald dude? I liked him.

[@Biographics]

He left.

[@sendieloo]

@@Biographicswhy?

[@dollhousegirl7153]

Where the hell is Simon??

[@beagleissleeping5359]

Peter and Danny broke out of the basement and beat him to death with the remains of ETA. The Simon you see on the other channels is just an AI creation written by Karl and Daven

[@halettebrennen8460]

ANYONE ELSE FIND IT ODD THAT THERE IS NO VIDEO ABOUT YITZHAK RABIN ON THIS CHANNEL?

[@jezalb2710]

Nope