How tall was King Henry the Eighth?

Question

Have found sites that state he was "taller than average" but nothing more specific.

Answer 1

I think i remember reading that he was about 6 foot... the average for a man in those times was about 160-165cm. Hope this helps.

x...Kootonii.

Answer 2

The skeleton that is contributed to Henry VIII measured 6'2", which means he was about 6'3" or 6'4" when alive.

Apparently, a giant among men in his time.

The facts are according to Alison Weir, who is a renowned Tudor historian and author.

Answer 3

HE WAS AS TALL AS HE WAS WIDE....LOL..

Answer 4

I believe he was a little over 6ft tall.

Answer 5

Henry was nearly 6ft tall. I know the more popular image of the king is the bloated and broad older man, but as a young man he was renowned for his good looks and athleticism.

It was partly he stature, good looks and wit that gave him his intial appeal to everyone.

Answer 6

He was at least a head taller than Anne Boleyn....

Answer 7

I think I read somewhere that he was 6ft 2". He was quite a porker which might have made him appear shorter.