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King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII was one of the most significant monarchs in English history, reigning from 1509 to 1547. Born on June 28, 1491, he is best known for his six marriages and his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. His reign saw significant political, religious, and cultural changes that shaped the future of England.

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1491 — 1547

  1. 1491

    Birth of King Henry VIII

    King Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491, at Greenwich Palace, London, to King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.
  2. 1509

    Ascension to the Throne

    King Henry VIII ascended to the throne on April 21, 1509, following the death of his father, King Henry VII.
  3. 1509

    Marriage to Catherine of Aragon

    King Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon on June 11, 1509. She was the widow of his brother, Arthur, Prince of Wales.
  4. 1513

    Battle of the Spurs

    King Henry VIII led an English army to victory against the French at the Battle of the Spurs, part of the War of the League of Cambrai.
  5. 1514

    Birth of Mary Tudor

    Mary Tudor, the daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, was born on February 18, 1516. She later became Mary I of England.
  6. 1521

    Defender of the Faith

    Pope Leo X awarded King Henry VIII the title "Defender of the Faith" for his opposition to Martin Luther's Reformation.
  7. 1527

    Divorce from Catherine of Aragon

    King Henry VIII sought to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, initiating the process that would eventually lead to the English Reformation.
  8. 1533

    Marriage to Anne Boleyn

    King Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn on January 25, 1533, after the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
  9. 1533

    Birth of Elizabeth I

    Elizabeth I, daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was born on September 7, 1533.
  10. 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    The Act of Supremacy was passed, declaring King Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England, marking the formal break from the Roman Catholic Church.
  11. 1536

    Execution of Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn was executed on May 19, 1536, on charges of adultery, treason, and incest. King Henry VIII then married Jane Seymour.
  12. 1537

    Birth of Edward VI

    Edward VI, the son of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, was born on October 12, 1537. He later became King of England.
  13. 1540

    Marriage to Anne of Cleves

    King Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves on January 6, 1540, but the marriage was annulled six months later.
  14. 1540

    Marriage to Catherine Howard

    King Henry VIII married Catherine Howard on July 28, 1540. She was executed for adultery in 1542.
  15. 1543

    Marriage to Catherine Parr

    King Henry VIII married his sixth and final wife, Catherine Parr, on July 12, 1543.
  16. 1547

    Death of King Henry VIII

    King Henry VIII died on January 28, 1547, at the age of 55. He was succeeded by his son, Edward VI.

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