Henry VIII's wives

Catherine of Aragon

Jan 1, 1509

They were married to ensure the peace between spain.
They were married for 24 years.
They divorced because she was olds and boring

henry viii's wives

Period: Jan 1, 1509 to Jan 1, 1547

Anne Boleyn

Jan 1, 1533

They were married because she was young sexy and very fashionable.
They were married for 3 years
She was accused of having sex with four men and his brother.

Jane Seymour

Jan 1, 1536

They were married because she wascalm gentle and caring
They were married for 1 year
She died shortly after labour

Anne of Cleves

Jan 1, 1540

He thought she was beautiful
They were married for six months
It ended because she was actually ugly.

Catherine Howard

Jul 1, 1540

They were married as she was young and lively
They were married for 2 years
The marriage ended because she had a bad sexual past.

Catherine Parr

Jan 1, 1543

They were married to insure edward would grow as a protestant
They were married for 4 years
The marriage ended because henry died