Which English king had several of his wives killed in his obsessive quest for a male heir ?
Correct answer: D. Henry VIII
- A. Edward VI
- B. Richard III
- C. George III
- D. Henry VIII
Explanation
Henry VIII is famous for his six marriages, several of which were connected with his determination to secure a male heir. His wives Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were executed, although not all his wives were killed.
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