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Jan 1, 1509
Catherine of Aragon
Was married to Henry for 24 years.
Henry married her because she was Spanish so he could become friendly with the Spanish royalty.
They divorced because Henry found her boring. -
Jul 1, 1533
Anne Boleyn
Married to Henry for 3 years.
Henry married her because she was young, sexy and fashionable.
Henry beheaded her because he accused her of having sex with four other men. -
Jul 1, 1536
Jane Seymour
She was married to Henry for 1 year.
He married her because she was calm, gentle and caring.
To Henry's dismay, she died after a year. -
Jul 1, 1540
Catherine Howard
Married to Henry for 2 years.
He married her because she was lively and pretty.
He beheaded her because she had several boyfriends in the past. -
Jul 1, 1540
Anne of Cleves
Married to Henry for 6 months.
Married because she was German and he could become friendly with the German royalty.
He divorced her because she was too serious and ugly. -
Jul 1, 1543
Catherine Parr
Married to Henry for 4 years.
He married her because she was very intelligent.
Henry died while they were married.