Henry VIII

By graceynsilva022017
  • Apr 28, 1491

    Birth

    Born in Greenwich palace. Mother is Elizabeth of York and his father is Henry VII of England.
  • Jan 1, 1502

    Brother Dies

    Prince Arthur (Henry VIII's brother) dies making his heir-apparent.
  • Apr 21, 1509

    Ascension

    Henry VIII was ascended to the thrown so he can rule.
  • Jun 11, 1509

    Marries First Wife

    Marries queen Kathrine of Argon
  • Jun 24, 1509

    Officially King

    He officially became King Henry VIII at Westminster Abbey
  • Jan 1, 1511

    Ganging Up Against France

    Henry joined the Holy League against France.
  • Jan 1, 1512

    Claims the French Throne

    England goes to war with France and Scotland.
  • Jan 1, 1520

    Abolishing a (short term) Alliance with France

    King Francois I of France meets up Henry VII but fails to receive any support against the Holy Roman Empire.
  • Jan 1, 1522

    King Henry Finally Takes Action

    England invades France.
  • Nov 3, 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    Passed on November 3d because he had so many wives.
  • Jan 1, 1535

    Refusing to Acknowledge

    Sir Thomas Moore and Bishop Fisher of Rochester were executed after they refused to acknowledge that Henry VIII was head of the church.
  • Jan 1, 1536

    Dissolution of Monasteries in England

  • Jan 1, 1540

    Taking Percautions

    King Henry VIII created a great chain of coastal fortresses to defend England against invaders.
  • Jan 13, 1542

    Conflicts

    Warfare is renewed between France and Scotland.
  • Jan 1, 1545

    French Take Action

    The French land on English coasts.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death

    He died at Whitehall Palace in London at the age of 55