History of Britain By Tara Henneton Period: 1509 to 1547 Henry VIII reign 1534 Act of Supremacy Henry VIII is made head of the Church of England Period: 1547 to 1553 Edward VI reign Henry the VIII's son Period: 1553 to 1556 Mary Tudor reign Daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon Period: 1557 to 1603 Elizabeth I reign Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn