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Henry VIII's mother was Elizabeth of York. His father Henry VII.He was the second oldest son, but his brother was sickly
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Christopher Columbus dies. Columbus is credited with discovering America. He was supported by Spain in his endeavor.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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A German Protestant group who protected Augsburg. They would later be defeated by the Spanish in 1547
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Portuguese leaders take Bombay. This will lead to Economical growth in Portugal.
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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.
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The Spanish take over Cuzco. After a siege onthe city, the Spanish have full control of Peru. This will lead to more Spanish domination
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Established by Ignatius of Loyola. Highly edducated priests speard new Catholic faith. This spearheads the Catholic revival
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Henry is crowned king once again. This time, it is king of Ireland. This will give England more power
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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.
