The Tudors

By Angelique1991
  • The War of the Roses
    Jan 1, 1455

    The War of the Roses

    The War of the Roses started. During this war two houses (York and Lancaster) fought for the English throne. The war ended in 1485 and Henry Tudor (Lancaster) won the war. He married Elizabeth of York.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1485 to

    The Tudors

    The Tudor era started in 1485. Henry VII became king of England. The era ended in 1603. Queen Elizabeth I died and was the last Tudor. She had no children.
  • Henry Tudor
    Aug 22, 1485

    Henry Tudor

    Henry Tudor / Henry VII became the king of England when the War of the Roses finished. He got 2 sons: Arthur and Henry.
    Henry VII reigned until 1509.
  • Henry VIII
    Apr 21, 1509

    Henry VIII

    Henry VIII became king of England in 1509. He married six wives and became a notorious king. Henry VIII reigned until his death in 1547.
  • Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon
    Jun 11, 1509

    Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon

    Henry VIII married the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon. She became his first wife. She had already been married to Henry's older brother Arthur, but he died at a young age.
  • Birth of Mary I
    Feb 18, 1516

    Birth of Mary I

    Henry and Catherine got a daughter: Mary Tudor. Henry was dissapointed because he wanted a son.
  • May 25, 1533

    Annulment marriage Catherine of Aragon

    Henry VIII divorced his first wife because she couldn't give him a son.
  • Marriage Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn
    May 28, 1533

    Marriage Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn

    Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn, his second wife.
  • Birth Elizabeth I
    Sep 7, 1533

    Birth Elizabeth I

    Henry and Anne got a daughter, Elizabeth. Again Henry was dissapointed.
  • May 19, 1536

    Death of Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn was accused of adultery. She was beheaded at the Tower of London.
  • Marriage of Henry VIII to Jane Seymour
    May 30, 1536

    Marriage of Henry VIII to Jane Seymour

    Henry VIII married his third wife: Jane Seymour.
  • Birth of Edward VI
    Oct 12, 1537

    Birth of Edward VI

    Henry and Jane got a son: Edward VI. Finally Henry had his beloved son and heir to the throne. Soon after the birth Jane died. Henry grieved 3 years.
  • Marriage of Henry VIII to Anne of Cleves.
    Jan 6, 1540

    Marriage of Henry VIII to Anne of Cleves.

    Henry VIII married his fourth wife: Anne of Cleves. They were only married for 6 months. Then the marriage was annulled. Henry thought his wife was very ugly.
  • Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine Howard.
    Jul 28, 1540

    Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine Howard.

    Henry VIII married his fifth wive: Catherine Howard. Only two years later Catherine was accused of adultery and beheaded.
  • Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine Parr
    Jul 12, 1543

    Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine Parr

    Henry VIII married his sixth wive: Catherine Parr. She survived him.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death of Henry VIII

    Henry VIII died at the age of 56. His son Edward VI became king of England.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Reign of Edward VI

    Edward VI became king of England. He didn't reign very long, only six years. He died of tuberculosis.
  • Jul 19, 1553

    Reign of Mary I

    Mary I became Queen of England but soon died of cancer.
  • Nov 17, 1558

    Reign of Elizabeth I

    Elizabeth I became queen of England and ruled until 1603. She never married and had no children. She was the last Tudor.