King Henry

English royal title

King Henry refers to any of several English monarchs bearing that name, most commonly Henry VIII, known for his six wives and break with the Catholic Church.

In casual speech, King Henry often appears in historical references or jokes about marital excess: He's had so many wives, he's like King Henry.

The name also designates a standard bottle size for wine or champagne—three liters, four times a regular bottle.

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six wives · Tudor · England · English history · Church of England · queen · palace · Hampton Court · Tower of London · reign · castle · scepter · dynasty · Westminster · royal court · court · majesty · sovereign

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gender/royal title

King HenryQueen Elizabeth

British crown wearer

Queen Mary · Queen Victoria · Queen Anne · empress · princess

religious authority (Henry VIII context)

King HenryPope

Catholic Church's supreme leader

peasant · serf · commoner · Thomas More · subject

political power structure

King Henrycommoner

Non-noble person

elected leader · president · prime minister · Oliver Cromwell · republic

Family

king, kings, kingly, kingship, kinghood, kingless, kingmaker, Henry

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G