Henry VIII

Henry II of Spain, also known as Henry VIII of England and France (9 July 1635 – 1 January 1670) was a King of Spain and, by right of being the husband of Queen Catherine, King of England and France, Emperor of Enconnes, Duke of Normandy, and Lord of Ireland. By nature of this, he was the wealthiest and most powerful monarch of the age, and at a time where the European Senate was founded, became its first Princeps.

Henry II was born Henry, Prince of Asturias, the eldest son of Henry I of Spain, who had recently inherited the prospering kingdom. By the age of eleven, he was fluent in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, Greek, and English, which earned him great success as a modern diplomat. In addition to this, he was described as incredibly handsome, a forthright rider, and an excellent falconer.

One year after becoming king in 1658, he agreed to wed the unmarried Catherine, Princess of the Britons, the heir to the kingdoms of England and France.

Marriage
Upon Catherine's accession to the throne, Henry was additionally crowned Henry VIII, King of England and France. Laws were published, decrees enacted, and government run in both of their names. The joint reign of Catherine and Henry pioneered a new route for western Europe. By many, Henry was hailed as the "Western Emperor", with connotations of Romantic revivalism, although no claims were made to this title himself.

Henry and Catherine produced several children, although few ever survived past infancy. The only to do so was Henry Augustus, Prince of the Britons, who survived until the age of nine.

Death
In 1670, Henry was assassinated by a band of highwaymen while travelling through the Pyrenees. His body was recovered and buried in Almuneda Cathedral, Madrid.