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Henry VIII had so many wives because his dynastic sense was very strong whenever he saw a maid of honour.

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Will Cuppy
Age: 65 †
Born: 1884
Born: August 23
Died: 1949
Died: September 19
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Auburn
Indiana
William Jacob Cuppy
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