Henry VIII became King of England in 1509 at age 17. He had six wives - Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Katherine Parr. Henry broke ties with Rome and the Catholic Church after failing to have his marriage to Catherine annulled, establishing the Church of England with himself as its head. Henry was an educated and talented Renaissance prince, known for his passion for music and collection of instruments. The document also provides background on Northern Renaissance art and artists such as Holbein, Durer, and Van Eyck.