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DEFLECTION TIMELINE

1589King Henry VIII of England, a man known for his impressive collection of wives, is also known for his love of deflection. He deflected the English Reformation, deflected his wives, and even deflected the threat of war with France. But little do people know, Henry's greatest deflection was his ability to deflect blame for his own failures.

Deflection was not just a skill, it was an art form in the 16th century.