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Henry VIII

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  • Jun 28, 1491

    Birth

    Birth
    Henry VIII's mother was Elizabeth of York. His father Henry VII.He was the second oldest son, but his brother was sickly
  • 1506

    Columbus Dies

    Columbus Dies
    Christopher Columbus dies. Columbus is credited with discovering America. He was supported by Spain in his endeavor.
  • Jun 20, 1509

    Married To Catherine of Aragon

    Married To Catherine of Aragon
    Henry marries his dead brother's wife. Catherine is directly related to the royalty of Spain. This will start a period of peace between Spain and England
  • Jun 24, 1509

    Crowned King

    Crowned King
    After his brother's death, Henry became next in line for the throne. When his Father dies, he is eligible, he takes the throne days before his 18th birthday
  • Feb 18, 1516

    First Living Child

    First Living Child
    After a stillborn child, Catherine and Henry try a again. They have a boy, he dies before his first birthday. Finally, they have Mary I, their first living child.
  • 1519

    Cortes Crushes Aztecs in Tenochitlan

    Cortes Crushes Aztecs in Tenochitlan
    Hernan Cortes, after being sent by Spain, seizes contro of most of Mexico by defeating the Aztecs. This will bring about the Spanish domination in Mexico and Central America.
  • 1521

    Named Fidei Defensor

    Named Fidei Defensor
    Henry shows the Pope a copy of his book, Septum Sacramentorum. The Pope then names Henry Defender of Faith (Fidei Defensor). Leads to a better relationship with church
  • 1531

    Becomes head of Church of England

    Becomes head of Church of England
    Henry makes the church of England and leads it. he mainly makes it because of a disagreement with the Catholic Church. This will lead to his 1st divorce
  • 1531

    Schmalkaldic League

    Schmalkaldic League
    A German Protestant group who protected Augsburg. They would later be defeated by the Spanish in 1547
  • 1534

    Portuguese Conquest Continues in India

    Portuguese Conquest Continues in India
    Portuguese leaders take Bombay. This will lead to Economical growth in Portugal.
  • 1537

    Jane Seymour Dies

    Jane Seymour Dies
    Henry's 3rd wife dies. Jane Seymour gave birth to his only male heir, Edward the VI. Henry will be buried next to her when he dies.
  • 1537

    Siege of Cuzco Ends

    Siege of Cuzco Ends
    The Spanish take over Cuzco. After a siege onthe city, the Spanish have full control of Peru. This will lead to more Spanish domination
  • 1540

    Society of Jesuits

    Society of Jesuits
    Established by Ignatius of Loyola. Highly edducated priests speard new Catholic faith. This spearheads the Catholic revival
  • 1541

    Crowned King

    Crowned King
    Henry is crowned king once again. This time, it is king of Ireland. This will give England more power
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death

    Death
    Henry VIII may have died from type 2 diabetes. After a steady decline from his middle ages, his life soon ended. The next king would be Edward VI.