Henry VIII wives

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  • Period: Jun 11, 1509 to May 23, 1533

    Catherine of Aragon

    Marriage- Almost 24 years
    Reason for marriage- To ensure peace with Spain
    Reason for divorce- She could not have a son with Henry
  • Period: Jan 25, 1533 to May 17, 1536

    Anne Boleyn

    Marriage- 3 years
    Reason for marriage- So Henry could have sex with her(because she was oyung, sexy and very fashionable)
    Reason for divorce- Beheaded as she was accused of having sex with other men
  • Period: May 30, 1536 to Oct 24, 1537

    Jane Seymour

    Marriage- 1 year
    Reason for marriage- Calm, gentle and caring
    Reason for seperation- Jane died of an infection weeks after she gave Henry a son.
  • Period: Jan 6, 1540 to Jul 9, 1540

    Anne of Cleves

    Marriage- 6 months
    Reason for marriage- From a painting, he thought she looked beautiful.
    Reason for divorce- In person, she was incredibly ugly
  • Period: Jul 28, 1540 to Nov 23, 1541

    Catherine Howard

    Marriage- Just over a year
    Reason for marriage- She was young, lively and pretty
    Reason for divorce- Beheaded as she flirted with other man and had had many boyfriends in the past
  • Period: Jul 12, 1543 to Jan 28, 1547

    Catherine Parr

    Marriage- Just under 4 years
    Reason for marriage- To ensure Edward would grow up Protestant
    Reason for divorce- Henry died