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King Henry The 8th Of England

King Henry VIII of England was one of the most famous and influential monarchs in English history. Born in 1491, he reigned from 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry VIII is best known for his six marriages and his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church, which led to the English Reformation. His reign saw significant changes in English society, politics, and religion.

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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, England. He was the second son of 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. He was crowned king on June 24, 1509.
  3. 1509

    Marriage to Catherine of Aragon

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

    Battle of the Spurs

    King Henry VIII led English forces to victory against France at the Battle of the Spurs in August 1513.
  5. 1521

    Defense of the Seven Sacraments

    King Henry VIII was awarded the title "Defender of the Faith" by Pope Leo X for his pamphlet defending the seven sacraments against Martin Luther's teachings.
  6. 1527

    Request for Annulment

    King Henry VIII sought an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which led to a protracted conflict with the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church.
  7. 1533

    Marriage to Anne Boleyn

    King Henry VIII secretly married Anne Boleyn in January 1533, and their marriage was officially declared valid by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer in May 1533.
  8. 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    King Henry VIII declared himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England through the Act of Supremacy, effectively establishing the Anglican Church and breaking from the Roman Catholic Church.
  9. 1536

    Execution of Anne Boleyn

    King Henry VIII ordered the execution of Anne Boleyn on charges of adultery, incest, and treason on May 19, 1536.
  10. 1536

    Marriage to Jane Seymour

    King Henry VIII married Jane Seymour on May 30, 1536. She gave birth to his only male heir, Edward VI, in 1537.
  11. 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.
  12. 1540

    Marriage to Catherine Howard

    King Henry VIII married Catherine Howard on July 28, 1540. She was executed for adultery in 1542.
  13. 1543

    Marriage to Catherine Parr

    King Henry VIII married his sixth and final wife, Catherine Parr, on July 12, 1543.
  14. 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.
  15. 1547

    Burial at St George's Chapel

    King Henry VIII was buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle alongside his third wife, Jane Seymour.

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