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Musician, sportsman, worshipper

When not dealing with affairs of state, Henry exercised his many intellectual and physical skills. He loved music, composing and playing well; revelled in hunting and jousting; and as a pious Christian, studied devoutly and debated with theologians. Key documents reveal the story.

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