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King Henry VIII

By Peyton B.
  • Birth of King Henry VIII
    Jun 28, 1491

    Birth of King Henry VIII

  • 1502

    Henry's brother dies

  • Succession to become King
    Apr 21, 1509

    Succession to become King

  • Married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon
    Jun 11, 1509

    Married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon

  • 1521

    Named the "Defender of the Faith"

    Nicknamed by the pope himself
  • 1533

    Married Anne Boleyn

    He had her executed
  • 1534

    Act of Supremacy/Henry breaks from the catholic church

    He finally actually divorces Catherine of Aragon and become head of church
  • 1536

    Married Jane Seymour

    Jane passed away while giving birth to her son, Edward VI
  • The birth of his only MALE heir, Edward VI
    1537

    The birth of his only MALE heir, Edward VI

    Jane Seymour (His third wife) gave birth and also passed away
  • 1540

    Married Anne of Cleves

    Henry divorced her after 4 months
  • 1540

    Married Kathryn Howard

    Henry beheaded her
  • Married his sixth/last wife, Katherine Parr
    Jul 12, 1543

    Married his sixth/last wife, Katherine Parr

    The only one to "survive" a marriage with Henry.
  • Death of King Henry VIII
    Jan 28, 1547

    Death of King Henry VIII

    Buried at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle (Apparently near his third wife, Jane)

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