Henry VIII wives

  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 1, 1550

    Time (years

  • Jan 1, 1509

    Catherine of Aragon

    Catherine of Aragon
    Married to Henry for 24 years
    Married to make an alliance with Spain
    She couldn't produce a son and henry was bored of her
  • Jan 1, 1533

    Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn
    Married for 3 years
    Married because she was attractive
    She failed to have a baby boy and had sex with for other men
  • Jan 1, 1536

    Jane Seymour

    Jane Seymour
    Married for 1 year
    She was gentle and caring
    She died of an infection
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Anne of Cleves

    Anne of Cleves
    Married for 6 months
    married to make allies with the European Reigion
    Henry liked a picture of her but saw her as a horse in real life
  • Jul 1, 1540

    Catherine Howard

    Catherine Howard
    Married for 2 years
    She was pretty
    Henry found out that she many serious relationships with other men
  • Jan 1, 1543

    Catherine Parr

    Catherine Parr
    Married for 4 years
    Married to ensure Edward would be a protestant since Catherine was one.
    Henry Died