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What happened to Henry VIII on 24 January 1536 that almost killed him?

Question #150849. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 23 2024.
Originally posted Mar 23 2024 8:36 PM.

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A jousting accident.

King Henry VIII (aged 44) was unhorsed when competing in a jousting tournament at Greenwich Palace. The King was athletic and enjoyed many sports, though jousting was his favourite pastime.

The King was fully armoured, as was his charger which subsequently fell on him after he hit the ground. Reports vary, but Henry was knocked out or stunned, though not fatally wounded. Some felt that this accident caused changes to the King's personality.

link https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-8/henry-viii-jousting-accident/
Response last updated by psnz on Mar 23 2024.
Mar 23 2024, 8:38 PM
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