Henry VIII's first son, born on January 1st 1511, unlike so many of his other children, was born healthy and seemed to be sure to survive. However, he died of unknown causes age 53 days, to the great shock and grief of his parents and the nation. What would have happened if he had lived to adulthood? How would Henry's personality and policies have been impacted? Most obviously, would Henry have broken with Rome if Catherine had sired a surviving son?
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