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1491 in Great Britain

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1491

Birth At Greenwich Palace

VIII, Henry · Greenwich · King of England · Arts / Cultural Heritage

Henry VIII was born at the royal palace at Greenwich, helping establish the site's enduring association with Tudor monarchy.

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