Guest Bio
Richard was bought up in Oxford where his love of history was encouraged by his parents and teachers. He graduated from the University of Cambridge and enjoyed teaching history (as well as taking on senior management roles) at secondary schools for 35 years.Since retirement, as well as researching and producing a family history (publ. 2020 – Amazon), he’s written two books on the early 16th century – ‘Charles V: Duty and Dynasty – The Emperor and his Changing World 1500-1558’ (publ. 2018 – Amazon) and most recently ‘Henry VIII and Charles V: Rival Monarchs, Uneasy Allies’ (publ. 2023 – Pen and Sword). Richard also curates a website: www.emperorcharlesv.com about Emperor Charles and on which he posts occasional blogs about places connected to Charles V.
Tudor Takeaway
British History Online
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/
The Mary Rose Museum
Hardwick Hall
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick
Natalie Grueninger speaks with Richard Heath about Henry VIII’s relationship with Charles V.
Tune in to hear Natalie and Richard discuss:
– Charles V’s background and early life
– Similarities and differences in education
– Their relationship in the early 16th century
– The rivalries that existed between them
– The 6-week state visit that took place in 1522
– Anglo-Habsburg alliances
– The role Charles V played in blocking Henry VIII’s annulment from Katherine of Aragon
– Succession issues faced by Charles V
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