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King Henry VIII lived from June 28th, 1491, to January 28, 1547. He became king after his brother's death in 1509. He was married 6 times and executed 2 of his wives.
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King Henry VIII claimed the throne after his brother's death in 1509.
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King Henry VIII married his first wife Catherine of Aragon imediatly after he took the throne. They were later anulled because King Henry VIII deemed the marraige invalind due to the fact that she was married to his brother first. Anulled on May 23, 1533
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Anne Boleyn was Henry's second wife. Anne refused to become his mistriss while married to Catherine of Aragon. He divorced Catherine so he could marry Anne Boleyn. They were later anulled on May 17th, 1536. After they were anulled King Henry beheaded her.
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Jane Seymour was Henry's third wife. Henry anulled Anne to marry Jane. She gave birth to a child, Edward. But later died due to childbirth.
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Anne of Cleves was Henry's 4th wife. This marraige was the shortest of all of them. They were anulled July 9th, 1540. After the anullment, she was still a family friend and outlived the king and all his other wives.
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Catherine Howard was Henry's fifth wife. They were anulled because it was believed that she was commiting adultry. She was beheaded.
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Catherine Parr was Henry's sixth and final wife. Henry died during their marriage at the age of 55. She went on to remarry again and is known as the most married Queen of England.
