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While an interesting study, I think proper caution needs to be made with respect to his health before his marriage to Anne Boleyn and his health during and afte
by PraetorianGourd 5y ago
While an interesting study, I think proper caution needs to be made with respect to his health before his marriage to Anne Boleyn and his health during and after said marriage. It is very possible that Catherine had fertility issues, but by the time he re-married, he was obese, over 40 etc. That is to say, he was only with married to one woman in his "prime".
Still a fun thing to think about though.
- smegger001 5y agoalso he had a infected ulcerated wound that never healed from a jousting accident. a major infection could have resulted in a increased body temperature and reduced his sperm count and effectiveness of his sperm.
- zwieback 5y agoAgree. Although 100% of my knowledge about Henry comes from the Mantel trilogy it seems like after Catherine he had some serious risk factors.