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Jan 1, 1509
Catherine of Aragon
The marrige was 24 years long.
She was married so England and Spain had a friendly relationship.
Henry divorced her because she was too old to give him a son. -
Period: Jan 1, 1509 to Jul 1, 1547
Wives of King Henry the VIII
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Jan 1, 1533
Anne Boleyn
They were married for 3 years.
Henry married her so he could have a son.
Henry beheaded her because he accused her of adultery and so she was beheaded -
Jan 1, 1536
Jane Seymour
They were married for 1 year.
They were married so Henry could have a son and he did at last.
Jane died of an infection a few days after the birth. -
Jan 1, 1540
Anne of Cleves
They were married for just six months.
Henry married her because it brought friendship between Wales and England.
Henry didn't like her appearence so he divorced her.