Henry VIII wives

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

    Time (years

  • Catherine of Aragon
    Jan 1, 1509

    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
  • Anne Boleyn
    Jan 1, 1533

    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
  • Jane Seymour
    Jan 1, 1536

    Jane Seymour

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

    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
  • Catherine Howard
    Jul 1, 1540

    Catherine Howard

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

    Catherine Parr

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