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Henry VIII

  • Birth
    Jun 28, 1491

    Birth

    Henry VIII's mother was Elizabeth of York. His father Henry VII.He was the second oldest son, but his brother was sickly
  • Columbus Dies
    1506

    Columbus Dies

    Christopher Columbus dies. Columbus is credited with discovering America. He was supported by Spain in his endeavor.
  • Married To Catherine of Aragon
    Jun 20, 1509

    Married To Catherine of Aragon

    Henry marries his dead brother's wife. Catherine is directly related to the royalty of Spain. This will start a period of peace between Spain and England
  • Crowned King
    Jun 24, 1509

    Crowned King

    After his brother's death, Henry became next in line for the throne. When his Father dies, he is eligible, he takes the throne days before his 18th birthday
  • First Living Child
    Feb 18, 1516

    First Living Child

    After a stillborn child, Catherine and Henry try a again. They have a boy, he dies before his first birthday. Finally, they have Mary I, their first living child.
  • Cortes Crushes Aztecs in Tenochitlan
    1519

    Cortes Crushes Aztecs in Tenochitlan

    Hernan Cortes, after being sent by Spain, seizes contro of most of Mexico by defeating the Aztecs. This will bring about the Spanish domination in Mexico and Central America.
  • Named Fidei Defensor
    1521

    Named Fidei Defensor

    Henry shows the Pope a copy of his book, Septum Sacramentorum. The Pope then names Henry Defender of Faith (Fidei Defensor). Leads to a better relationship with church
  • Becomes head of Church of England
    1531

    Becomes head of Church of England

    Henry makes the church of England and leads it. he mainly makes it because of a disagreement with the Catholic Church. This will lead to his 1st divorce
  • Schmalkaldic League
    1531

    Schmalkaldic League

    A German Protestant group who protected Augsburg. They would later be defeated by the Spanish in 1547
  • Portuguese Conquest Continues in India
    1534

    Portuguese Conquest Continues in India

    Portuguese leaders take Bombay. This will lead to Economical growth in Portugal.
  • Jane Seymour Dies
    1537

    Jane Seymour Dies

    Henry's 3rd wife dies. Jane Seymour gave birth to his only male heir, Edward the VI. Henry will be buried next to her when he dies.
  • Siege of Cuzco Ends
    1537

    Siege of Cuzco Ends

    The Spanish take over Cuzco. After a siege onthe city, the Spanish have full control of Peru. This will lead to more Spanish domination
  • Society of Jesuits
    1540

    Society of Jesuits

    Established by Ignatius of Loyola. Highly edducated priests speard new Catholic faith. This spearheads the Catholic revival
  • Crowned King
    1541

    Crowned King

    Henry is crowned king once again. This time, it is king of Ireland. This will give England more power
  • Death
    Jan 28, 1547

    Death

    Henry VIII may have died from type 2 diabetes. After a steady decline from his middle ages, his life soon ended. The next king would be Edward VI.