Timeline: Henry's Wives

Period: 1509 to 1547

King Henry VIII

Henry the VIII had six wives throughout his life. This is what he is most known for.

Jun 11, 1509

Cathrine of Aragon

Cathrine was Henry's first wife, she was previously married to Henry's brother. She gave birth to a healthy daughter Mary in 1516. They then divorced in 1533.

Jan 25, 1533

Anne Boleyn

Anne was the handmaiden for Catherine of Aragon. She caught Henry eyes but she refused to be a mistress and demanded he wed her. This led Henry to seek a divorce and start the English Reformation.

May 19, 1536

Anne Beheaded.

While Anne did produce a heir it was still another girl. Henry went to plot against her. Henry claimed she was with other men. This caused her to become beheaded.

May 30, 1536

Jane Seymour

Jane married Henry shortly after Annes execution. She finally gave Henry the male heir he had always wanted. This is why some say she was his everlasting love. She died from post-natal complications and Henry
was later buried next to her.

Jan 6, 1540

Anne of Cleves

Anne was a German princess. Henry fell in love with a portrait he received. He asked to marry her and was waiting for her arrival.

Jul 9, 1540

Anne of Cleves

Shortly after Anne of Cleves arrival. Henry was disappointed about her looks. They divorced seven months later.

Jul 28, 1540

Cathrine Howard

Referred to by Henry as his "rose without a thorn", the young and pretty woman quickly caught the king's eye and the two were soon married. They were married shortly after Anne of Cleves left.

Feb 14, 1542

Cathrine Beheaded.

Cathrine was accused of having an affair on Henry with one of his men. She was charged with treason and was beheaded.

Jul 12, 1543

Cathrine Parr

This is Henrys last wife. Henry was actually her third husband. Her friendship with Henry's daughter Mary caused her to catch the king's attention. She will be the last wife Henry will ever have.