All Wives of King Henry the VIII

  • Jan 1, 1509

    Catherine of Aragon

    Catherine of Aragon
    The marrige was 24 years long.
    She was married so England and Spain had a friendly relationship.
    Henry divorced her because she was too old to give him a son.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1509 to Jul 1, 1547

    Wives of King Henry the VIII

  • Jan 1, 1533

    Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn
    They were married for 3 years.
    Henry married her so he could have a son.
    Henry beheaded her because he accused her of adultery and so she was beheaded
  • Jan 1, 1536

    Jane Seymour

    Jane Seymour
    They were married for 1 year.
    They were married so Henry could have a son and he did at last.
    Jane died of an infection a few days after the birth.
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Anne of Cleves

    Anne of Cleves
    They were married for just six months.
    Henry married her because it brought friendship between Wales and England.
    Henry didn't like her appearence so he divorced her.