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First met his wife at the altar, and went mad (events unconnected!).
Was rumoured to have an extra finger (and breast!).
Bathed only every three months!
Was discovered to be bald at her execution.
Was extremely fat, and also a bigamist.
Had an 'annus horribilis'.
Was the last king to die in battle.
Died on the toilet!
Burnt the cakes (trad.).
Had the most children (20 acknowledged bastards and 2 legitimate children).
Was the first Christian.
Was the first to get divorced.
Urinated in the font!
Was the first to abdicate.
Had six wives.
Was crowned twice.
Was crowned on the battlefield.
Suppressed the Lollards.
Pawned the Crown Jewels to pay for his wedding.
Was the oldest (64) on accession to the throne (although that record might be about to be broken!).