Really, how magnificent was "That Other BOLEYN Girl" thing

[UTUSN]

I have no idea how much that movie/whatever-it-is departed from historicity, but it was GRIPPING.


Just for (insert flame here), was Henry VIII a serial killer?

[Kaleva]

1. That was a good movie!

Henry VIII was a man of his times who was desperately wanted a male heir to prevent a civil war upon his death. I don't think one can consider Henry VIII to be a serial killer as this is what happened to his wives:

Catherine of Aragon-divorced. Mother of the future Queen Mary
Anne Boleyn-beheaded for adultery. Mother of of the future Queen Elizabeth
Jane Seymour-died of postnatal complications shortly after giving birth to Edward who later became Edward VI.
Anne of Cleves-marriage annuled and she remained good friends with Henry VIII. Outlived him and his last two wives.
Catherine Howard-beheaded for adultery. 1st cousin of Anne Boleyn
Catherine Parr-last wife of Henry VIII and outlived him