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Henry VIII

By SarahRosenberg
  • Jun 28, 1491

    Birth

    Birth
    Henry VIII is born to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York at Greenwich Palace. Henry is the third child and has six siblings but only three, aside from himself, survived infancy.
  • Jun 28, 1493

    Appointed Constable and Lord

    Appointed Constable and Lord
    At age two, Henry VIII is appointed Constable of Dover and Lord Warden of the Clinique Ports.
  • Apr 2, 1502

    Henry's Older Brother Dies

    Henry's Older Brother Dies
    On April 2nd, Henry's brother Arthur dies at the age of fifteen after only twenty weeks of marriage to Catherine of Aragon. At ten years old, Henry assumed all of Prince Arthur's duties and his title, Prince Of Wales.
  • Apr 21, 1509

    Henry VII Dies

    Henry VII Dies
    Henry VII dies leaving Henry VIII the throne of England.
  • Jun 11, 1509

    Henry Marries Catherine

    Henry Marries Catherine
    In order to keep England's alliance with Spain strong, Henry VII offered his son Henry VIII in marriage to Catherine (Arthur's widow). On June 11, 1509, Henry married Catherine
  • May 31, 1533

    Anne Boleyn Crowned Queen

    Anne Boleyn Crowned Queen
    Henry secretly marries Anne Boleyn while fighting to get his marriage to Catherine anulled. Anne was eventually crowned Queen on this date.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1534 to Dec 31, 1534

    Church of England is Formed

    In the year 1534, Henry decalres himself supreme head of the church of Enlgand. This results in a seperation from the Italian Roman Catholic church and resulted in the formation of the Church of England. This began the Reformation period in England.
  • May 19, 1536

    Anne Boleyn is Beheaded

    Anne Boleyn is Beheaded
    Henry has second wife, Anne Boleyn, investigated for high treason. Many believed he started this investigation because Anne was not giving him a son and he was already looking to Jane Seymour as his next wife. Anne Boleyn is found guilty on May 15 and is beheaded on May 19th.
  • Oct 12, 1537

    Edward VI Born

    Edward VI Born
    Henry's first son, Edward VI is born. His mother is Jane Seymour, Henry's third wife. Edward is the heir to the throne of England.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Henry VIII's Death

    Henry VIII's Death
    Henry VIII dies at age 57. At the time of his death he was very obese with a waistline of 54 inches and possibly died of syphilis. During his life, Henry had six wives, many mistresses and six children. Upon his death his only son Edward VI becomes King Of England.