Henry VIII By JPdoyle123 Jun 28, 1491 Henry is born Period: Jun 28, 1491 to Jan 28, 1547 Henry VIII Jun 3, 1502 Arthur dies and Henry becomes heir to the throne Apr 22, 1509 Henry VII dies Apr 22, 1509 henry is crowned king Jun 23, 1509 Henry marries Catherine Jun 30, 1513 henry invades France and defeats the french army Jun 4, 1527 Henry tries to annul marriage so he can marrie anne boelyn Jun 4, 1529 Cardinal Wolsey does not annul marriage May 28, 1533 Cranmer declares marriage valid Jun 4, 1533 Henry is excommunicated; becomes head of church May 19, 1536 Anne Boleyn fails to produce heir; is beheaded Oct 12, 1537 Edward is born; wife Jane Seymour dies during birth Jul 28, 1540 Cromwell executed for treason Jul 28, 1540 henry marries Catherine howard Feb 13, 1542 Catherine is beheaded Jul 4, 1543 Henry marries Catherine Parr Jan 28, 1547 Henry dies; Catherine Parr outlives him