What Did Henry 8Th Die Of
In January 1547, Henry became feverish, lethargic, and could barely speak. He died in the early morning of January 28. The official cause was vague: “natural causes.” But come on—natural causes is history’s favorite shrug emoji.
Some researchers say it was a massive stroke or a pulmonary embolism (basically a blood clot from his leg that shot to his lung). Given his weight, inactivity, and smoking habit (yes, he smoked tobacco!), a clot is very plausible. It’s like his body finally said, “Nope, I’m done.”
Opening The Coffin Of King Henry VIII