11. Impulsive Decision-Making with Lifelong Consequences
King Henry VIII’s reign was marked by impulsive decisions that led to executions and banishments, often based on personal whims. For instance, his swift execution of Anne Boleyn in 1536, his second wife, was influenced by his desire to marry Jane Seymour and secure a male heir. Similarly, his decision to execute Thomas More, his Lord Chancellor, in 1535, was driven by More’s refusal to accept Henry’s break from the Catholic Church. These actions highlight Henry’s tendency to make hasty decisions with lasting repercussions (history.com).
