Henry VIII Wives

When they married

Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 1550

Catherine of Aragon

Jan 1, 1509

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.

Anne Boleyn

Jan 1, 1533

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.

Jane Seymour

Jan 1, 1536

They were married for one year.
Henry needed a boy to replace him when he died.
She died of an infection.

Anne of Cleves

Jan 1, 1540

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.

Catherine Howard

Jul 1, 1540

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.

Catherine Parr

Jan 1, 1543

The marriage lasted for 4 years.
The marriage made sure Edward would grow up as a protestant.
The marriage ended because Henry VIII died.