I voted for Henry VIII because he formalized the Protestant Reformation in England. England’s religious identity took off after the Church of England was established. He also gave us billiards I believe, and I love to shoot a game of stick.

I think that Mary Tudor got a bad rap and has been labeled as “Bloody” because the historians covering her were biased against her. She was born of Henry VIII – not the most level-headed of chaps (or kings, for that matter) – and with the pressure of politics in 16th Century England it must have been difficult for someone like her.

I still think - and I forgot to add this to the historical movies thread - that A Man for All Seasons is one of my favorite movies of all time.