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Henry VIII

  • Jun 28, 1491

    Birth

    He was born in Greenwich.
  • 1502

    Heir.

    Heir.
    After his elder broher Arthur died, he became king.
  • 1509

    Marriage

    Marriage
    He married Catherine of Aragon and became king
  • 1516

    Child

    They had a daughter, Mary.
  • 1532

    Anti-Catholicism

    Anti-Catholicism
    He divorced Catherine, and married Anne Boleyn. He started the creation of the Church of England.
  • 1533

    Second daughter

    Second daughter
    The future queen, Elizabeth, was born.
  • 1536

    Beheading

    Beheading
    He executed Anne Boleyn. Then he married 4 more times during his life.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death

    Death
    He died. His son Edward became king, dying at the age of 6.