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If Henry VIII was still alive today, but wasn't a king, what do you think he would be? A gangster, rock star or politician?

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Added: Wednesday, 25 August, 2010, 22:32

Henry to me would be Jack the Ripper as he couldn't seem to control his emotions when he had two of his poor wives murdered (probably out if jealousy). He lived an authoritarian, greedy existence - definitely when it came to his six wives. I wouldn't want to meet him on a dark night - who knows what would happen?

Olivia, London, England

Added: Tuesday, 17 August, 2010, 15:38

Given his education and background, he would make an excellent Archbishop of York!

Andrew Bailey, Orpington BR6 7BB, England

Added: Wednesday, 04 August, 2010, 17:29

I think that, as he was clever but a bit of a bully, he would prabably be something important like a prime minister, a president or a politician. Or I think he'd be a tour guide telling people about important buildings because he liked buildings and architecture.

Elise, caterham, united kingdom

Added: Saturday, 19 June, 2010, 16:54

Because Henry was a very intelligent person, I think that he would have a senior position in an enterprise or maybe have his own company. In any case, he would not have thought of an Execution of Thomas More.

Daniela Kegel, Burg bei Magdeburg, Deutschland

Added: Friday, 18 June, 2010, 18:44

Henry VIII would have a hard time adjusting to modern society. He would probably be serving life for murdering his wife/wives, or for embezzling other people's money to build himself a palace! He would also not be a very regal figure -if he adhered to Tudor standards of hygiene, he would stink!

Jonathan, Hull, UK

Added: Monday, 14 June, 2010, 11:08

Henry VIII was a wonderful builder so I think that, if he was alive and wasn't King, he would own Tudor Builders. Just look at the front of Hampton Court Palace.

Keith Coy, Stanwell,Staines, Middlesex

Added: Sunday, 02 May, 2010, 20:41

He would probably be the chairperson of a London football club, which of course makes him a gangster.

John hall, Newcastle upon tyne, Uk

Added: Wednesday, 21 April, 2010, 16:00

Didn't you know? Henry VIII is here in America under the assumed name of Donald Trump.

Allison Cavanaugh, Bastrop, TX, United States

Added: Monday, 05 April, 2010, 16:06

I think in this day and age, Henry would be a very cultured and go getting man. He would know exaclty what it is he wants and exactly how to go about getting it. He'd enjoy his woman, I really don't think that would change. I would like to think he would be in a cultured profession... music, art, design, media even.

Laura , Chester, United kingdom

Added: Friday, 02 April, 2010, 10:35

Makes the rules up as he goes along; changes the laws to suit his own purpose, second homes on public benefit - Definitely a politician!!

Nicky Lawson, Hertford, UK
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