As Friday was the anniversary of the beginning of the Field of Cloth of Gold, that historic meeting between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France. I thought I'd test your knowledge of these two Renaissance kings.
It's a true or false quiz, so not too hard! I do hope you enjoy it.
Henry VIII and Francis I True or False
Correct! Francis died on 31st March 1547, whereas Henry died on 28th January 1547.
Wrong! It's true! Francis died on 31st March 1547, whereas Henry died on 28th January 1547.
Correct! Henry was born in 1491 and Francis was born in 1494.
Wrong! Henry was born in 1491 and Francis was born in 1494.
Correct! He wrote it to his mother after the Battle of Pavia.
Wrong! It's true. He wrote it to his mother after the Battle of Pavia.
Correct! It's translation is King Big Nose!
Wrong! It's true. It's translation is King Big Nose!
Correct! He went on to show the ambassador his own legs, saying "Look here! and I have also a good calf to my leg."
Wrong! It's true! He went on to show the ambassador his own legs, saying "Look here! and I have also a good calf to my leg."
Correct! He was married twice. His wives were Claude, daughter of King Louis XII of France and Duchess Anne of Brittany, and Eleanor of Austria, sister of the Emperor Charles V.
Wrong! It's false. He was married twice. His wives were Claude, daughter of King Louis XII of France and Duchess Anne of Brittany, and Eleanor of Austria, sister of the Emperor Charles V.
Correct! But Henry was persuaded by Catherine of Aragon to shave it off.
Wrong! It's true. But Henry was persuaded by Catherine of Aragon to shave it off.
Correct! Henry II died in 1559, whereas Edward died in 1553.
Wrong! It's false, Henry II died in 1559, whereas Edward died in 1553.
Correct! Francis succeeded his father-in-law (also his father's cousin), Louis XII, whereas Henry VIII DID succeed his father, Henry VII.
Wrong! Francis succeeded his father-in-law (also his father's cousin), Louis XII, whereas Henry VIII DID succeed his father, Henry VII.
Correct! It was not successful, although Henry lost his ship "The Mary Rose" in the Battle of the Solent.
Wrong! It's true! It was not successful, although Henry lost his ship "The Mary Rose" in the Battle of the Solent.
Can’t believe I got two questions wrong, I was so positive Francis died before Henry. I must have read one two many fictional books.
He only outlived him by 2 months.