History GCSE
Marriage and diplomacy
What Marriage and diplomacy means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Marriage and diplomacy
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Henry married Jane Seymour in 1536 primarily to secure a legitimate male heir, following the failures of his previous marriages.
Topics that use Marriage and diplomacy
- Option B3: Key topic 2: Henry VIII and Cromwell, 1529–40 - 2 The king’s marriages (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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