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Henry VIII was born in 1491 and became king in 1509, reigning until his death in 1547. He is famous for his six marriages, which were a catalyst for the English Reformation when his dispute with the Pope over an annulment led him to establish the Church of England and declare himself its Supreme Head. Key events include his marriages to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, the birth of his children Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward, the dissolution of the monasteries, and his own death.