Henry VIII D6642 – Large – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Henry VIII D6642 (black and gold hat, white plume, brown and maroon tunic). Designed by Eric Griffiths. Series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Royalty, issued 1975 – 2000. Size 6.5″H (Large)

Henry VIII (1491 – 1547) was king of England from 1509 to 1547, during which time his infamous private life changed the course of history. Attempting to produce a male heir to the throne, he married six times, was excommunicated by the Pope for divorce and founded the Church of England.