Henry VII's Wives

By Adam_Abrahams
  • Catherine of Aragon
    Jan 1, 1509

    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.
  • Anne Boleyn
    Jul 1, 1533

    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.
  • Jane Seymour
    Jul 1, 1536

    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.
  • Catherine Howard
    Jul 1, 1540

    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.
  • Anne of Cleves
    Jul 1, 1540

    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.
  • Catherine Parr
    Jul 1, 1543

    Catherine Parr

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