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Henry VIII

  • Jun 28, 1491

    Birth

    He was born in Greenwich.
  • Heir.
    1502

    Heir.

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

    Marriage

    He married Catherine of Aragon and became king
  • 1516

    Child

    They had a daughter, Mary.
  • Anti-Catholicism
    1532

    Anti-Catholicism

    He divorced Catherine, and married Anne Boleyn. He started the creation of the Church of England.
  • Second daughter
    1533

    Second daughter

    The future queen, Elizabeth, was born.
  • Beheading
    1536

    Beheading

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

    Death

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