King Henry VIII

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  • Jun 28, 1491

    Birth

    Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491
  • 1501

    Catherine of Aragon and Arthur

    Henry VIII brother Arthur was married to Catherine of Aragon ins 1502
  • 1502

    Arthur Died

    his brother Arthur died just a few months later however to a sudden illness, puting Henry in line for the throne
  • 1503

    betrothed to Catherine of Aragon

    in 1503, Henry VIII was betrothed to Catherine
  • 1509

    Throne

    Henry VIII took the throne in 1509 at the age of 17, marrying Catherine 6 weeks later
  • 1516

    Mary

    Catherine gave Henry 6 kids. 3 boys, 3 girls. only one survived past infancy and was named Mary
  • 1519

    Henry Fitzroy

    he fathered an illegitimate son named Henry fitzroy
  • 1520

    Infatuation

    Henry saw and soon became infatuated with Anne Boleyn.
  • 1533

    Anne Boleyn

    Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn
  • May 23, 1533

    Papal Annulment

    Henry thought that his marriage with Catherine of Aragon was cursed and sought a papal annulment
  • 1534

    Elizabeth

    Anne and Henry had a daughter shortly after that married
  • 1536

    Jane Seymour

    after hearing about an accident Henry had on a horse, Anne Boleyn had a miscarriage. he rejected her and turned his affection to Jane Seymour
  • 1536

    Marriage

    Within the next six months Anne Boleyn was executed and Henry and Jane got married
  • Jan 6, 1540

    Anne of Cleves

    Henry married anne of Cleves but the marriage only lasted a view days.
  • Jul 28, 1540

    Catherine Howard

    married Catherine Howard but she was beheaded 2 years later for treason and adultery
  • 1541

    Catherine Parr

    Henry married Catherine Parr
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death

    KIng Henry VIII died January 28, 1547 at the age of 55