Henry VII's Wives

  • Jan 1, 1509

    Catherine of Aragon

    Catherine of Aragon
    Was married to Henry for 24 years.
    Henry married her because she was Spanish so he could become friendly with the Spanish royalty.
    They divorced because Henry found her boring.
  • Jul 1, 1533

    Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn
    Married to Henry for 3 years.
    Henry married her because she was young, sexy and fashionable.
    Henry beheaded her because he accused her of having sex with four other men.
  • Jul 1, 1536

    Jane Seymour

    Jane Seymour
    She was married to Henry for 1 year.
    He married her because she was calm, gentle and caring.
    To Henry's dismay, she died after a year.
  • Jul 1, 1540

    Catherine Howard

    Catherine Howard
    Married to Henry for 2 years.
    He married her because she was lively and pretty.
    He beheaded her because she had several boyfriends in the past.
  • Jul 1, 1540

    Anne of Cleves

    Anne of Cleves
    Married to Henry for 6 months.
    Married because she was German and he could become friendly with the German royalty.
    He divorced her because she was too serious and ugly.
  • Jul 1, 1543

    Catherine Parr

    Catherine Parr
    Married to Henry for 4 years.
    He married her because she was very intelligent.
    Henry died while they were married.