The study of Henry VIII and the Reformation in England continues to fascinate scholars and historians. Hollywood has even recently paid attention to the production of “The Other Boleyn Girl,” a major motion picture depicting the lives of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Obviously, Hollywood is not a suitable source for a scientific analysis of such a historical event, but the existence of this film highlights the interest that modern society has in this subject. This article will examine the personal, political and theological aspects of Henry VIII and the beginning of the English Reformation, and will also explore the importance of Henry VIII as one of the leading figures of the Reformation.Prince Henry VIII and the evolution of his characterBorn on June 28 Born in 1491 at Greenwich Palace, Henry VIII was the second son and third child of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. His brothers were Arthur (the crown prince) and Edmund, Duke of Somerset. His father also had several daughters. Only Henry VIII and his sisters Margaret and Mary survived. Margaret later became Queen of Scotland, while Mary became Queen of France and Duchess of Suffolk. Henry VII was a “calculating and austere man who preferred to resolve conflicts through financial settlement.” According to Miles F. Shore, the education of royal children had a number of peculiarities. Surrounded by adults whose livelihoods and chances of receiving lucrative gifts lay in the king's good graces, royal children were subjected to a combination of extravagant adulation and brutal discipline that was excellent preparation for the crown, for it fostered the grandiose sense of uniqueness that would become the psychological concomitant of royal status.Henry V...... middle of paper ...... separate from Roman Catholicism in favor of their own church. Among these were the wider reform movements in Europe and the consolidation of the king's power and divine right under the English crown. However, Henry VIII's main concern was his need and desire for a male heir. Henry VIII had many character flaws and deficiencies. Thanks to these movements and the faults of Henry VIII, the English Reformation was born. Through his marriages and his queens, he sought to consolidate the Tudor line on the throne. Ultimately, Henry VIII achieved his goals. His separation from the Roman Catholic Church allowed him to marry several times, ultimately leading to the son he wanted. In doing so, his reform movement allowed the creation of a new church. In England, Henry VIII was the representative of Christ, the head of the Church of England, the supreme monarch, the king.