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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 1550
When they married
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Jan 1, 1509
Catherine of Aragon
The marriage lasted for 24 years.
She was married so that England could be friends with Spain.
She was divorced because Henry thought she was old and boring. -
Jan 1, 1533
Anne Boleyn
They were married for 3 years.
Henry was trying to get a boy child to take his throne when he dies.
She was beheaded because she was accused of having children with 4 men and her brother. -
Jan 1, 1536
Jane Seymour
They were married for one year.
Henry needed a boy to replace him when he died.
She died of an infection. -
Jan 1, 1540
Anne of Cleves
They were married for less than a year.
They married so that Henry could be friends with Wales and Germany.
She was too ugly and they divorced. -
Jul 1, 1540
Catherine Howard
They were married for 2 years.
Henry married her because she was young, lively and pretty.
She was executed because she was caught flirting with other men. -
Jan 1, 1543
Catherine Parr
The marriage lasted for 4 years.
The marriage made sure Edward would grow up as a protestant.
The marriage ended because Henry VIII died.
