Henry example sentences
Related (11): monarchy, king, queen, royal, regal, prince, princess, dynasty, reign, emperor, monarch
hen·ry
noun physics
henry (noun) · henries (plural noun) · henrys (plural noun)
- the SI unit of inductance, equal to an electromotive force of one volt in a closed circuit with a uniform rate of change of current of one ampere per second.
Hen·ry
definition
- the name of eight kings of England.
- Henry I (1068–1135), youngest son of William I; reigned 1100–35. He conquered Normandy in 1105.
- Henry II (1133–89), son of Matilda; reigned 1154–89. The first Plantagenet king, he restored order and extended his kingdom.
- Henry III (1207–72), son of John; reigned 1216–72.
- Henry IV (1367–1413), son of John of Gaunt; reigned 1399–1413; known as Henry Bolingbroke. He overthrew Richard II, establishing the Lancastrian dynasty.
- Henry V (1387–1422), son of Henry IV, reigned 1413–22. He renewed the Hundred Years War soon after coming to the throne and defeated the French at Agincourt in 1415.
- Henry VI (1421–71), son of Henry V; reigned 1422–61 and 1470–71.
- Henry VII (1457–1509), the first Tudor king; son of Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond; reigned 1485–1509; known as Henry Tudor. He defeated Richard III at Bosworth Field and eventually established an unchallenged Tudor dynasty.
- Henry VIII (1491–1547), son of Henry VII; reigned 1509–47. Henry had six wives (Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Katherine Parr) and three children (Mary I, with Catherine of Aragon; Elizabeth I, with Anne Boleyn; and Edward VI, with Jane Seymour). His first divorce, from Catherine of Aragon, was opposed by the Pope, leading to England's break with the Roman Catholic Church.
Hen·ry
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- (1394–1460), Portuguese prince; known as Henry the Navigator. The third son of John I of Portugal, he organized many voyages of exploration, most notably south along the African coast, thus laying the foundation for Portuguese imperial expansion around Africa to East Asia.
Hen·ry
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- the name of seven kings of the Germans, six of whom were also Holy Roman emperors.
- Henry I (c.876–936), reigned 919–936; known as Henry the Fowler. He waged war successfully against the Slavs in Brandenburg, the Magyars, and the Danes.
- Henry II (973–1024), reigned 1002–24, Holy Roman Emperor 1014–24; also known as Saint Henry.
- Henry III (1017–56), reigned 1039–56, Holy Roman emperor 1046–56. He brought stability and prosperity to the empire, defeating the Czechs and fixing the frontier between Austria and Hungary.
- Henry IV (1050–1106), son of Henry III; reigned 1056–1105; Holy Roman Emperor 1084–1105. Increasing conflict with Pope Gregory VII led Henry to call a council in 1076 to depose the Pope, who excommunicated Henry.
- Henry V (1086–1125), reigned 1099–1125, Holy Roman emperor 1111–25.
- Henry VI (1165–97), reigned 1169–97; Holy Roman Emperor 1191–97.
- Henry VII (c.1269/74–1313), reigned 1308–13; Holy Roman Emperor 1312–13.
"Henry" Example Sentences
1. Henry was the first to arrive at the party.2. Henry had been saving for months to buy the car.
3. Henry felt embarrassed when he realized his mistake.
4. Henry found the courage to speak up at the meeting.
5. Henry's friends were impressed by his bravery.
6. Henry's parents were proud of his accomplishments.
7. Henry was determined to make a difference.
8. Henry was the star of the show at the talent show.
9. Henry's teacher was impressed with his work.
10. Henry was so excited to go on the trip.
11. Henry had a great time at the carnival.
12. Henry was able to finish the project on time.
13. Henry was always willing to lend a helping hand.
14. Henry's friends respected him for his honesty.
15. Henry was always looking for ways to help others.
16. Henry's smile lit up the room wherever he went.
17. Henry was the first one to volunteer for the job.
18. Henry was a great listener and always had wise advice.
19. Henry was always the one to make everyone laugh.
20. Henry enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family.
21. Henry was the captain of the basketball team.
22. Henry was known for being a hard worker.
23. Henry was always the first to offer his assistance.
24. Henry was the leader of the group and everyone looked up to him.
25. Henry was not afraid to take risks and try new things.
26. Henry was very passionate about his beliefs.
27. Henry was never too busy to lend an ear to a friend in need.
28. Henry was always the one to bring people together.
29. Henry was the one who always had a positive attitude.
30. Henry was always the first to jump in and help out.
31. Henry was very creative and had a unique way of expressing himself.
32. Henry was always the one to come up with the best ideas.
33. Henry was the one who could always be counted on.
34. Henry was always the life of the party.
35. Henry was the one who was always willing to go the extra mile.
36. Henry was the one who always had a smile on his face.
37. Henry was the one who never gave up, no matter how hard things got.
38. Henry was the one who was always ready to take on a challenge.
39. Henry was the one who was always looking for ways to make things better.
40. Henry was the one who was always looking for the good in people.