Henry VIII

By Alexrishi
  • Jun 11, 1509

    Marriage to Catherine of Aragon

    Marriage to Catherine of Aragon
    On June 11, 1509, Henry married Catherine of Aragon.Catherine was the daughter of the King of Spain. This marriage was partly formed because Henry's father (Henry VII) wanted Henry to form an alliance with Spain through marriage.
  • Jun 23, 1509

    Coronation as King

    Coronation as King
    On June 23,1509, Henry officially became King of England at the young age of 18. This occurred nearly two months after the death of his father Henry VII.
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Henry is named "Defender of The Faith" by Pope Leo X

    Henry is named "Defender of The Faith" by Pope Leo X
    In 1521, Henry receives the title "Defender of The Faith" from Pope Leo X this was because Henry opposed Martin Luther and the reformation movement.
  • Jan 1, 1527

    Henry separates from Catherine and Banishes her.

    In 1527, Catherine, after failing to produce a son, was banished from the Court and separated from Henry VIII.
  • Jan 1, 1529

    Henry requests his marriage be annulled by the pope

    In 1529 after separating from Catherine, Henry requests a formal annulment from the Pope, so he can marry Ann Boleyn
  • Jan 25, 1533

    Henry marries Ann Boleyn

    Henry marries Ann Boleyn
    After waiting for nearly 4 years for the Pope to make a decision< Henry decides to marry Anne Boleyn
  • Jan 25, 1533

    Henry is excommunicated by the Pope

    Henry is excommunicated by the Pope
    After marrying Anne Boleyn, Pope Clement VII excommunicated Henry from the Catholic Church
  • Feb 4, 1533

    Elizabeth I is born

    Elizabeth I is born
    After marrying Henry, Anne gives birth to a daughter, Elizabeth I.
  • Jan 1, 1535

    Henry creates the Church of England and makes himself the head of it

    Henry creates the Church of England and makes himself the head of it
    After the Pope excommunicates Henry, he decides to create the Church of England. He also decided to make the king the head of the church. The Church of England is very similar to the Catholic Church but it allows divorce.
  • May 11, 1536

    Anne Boleyn is arrest and tried for treason

    Anne Boleyn is arrest and tried for treason
    In 1536 after failing to produce a son, Anne Boleyn was wrongly accused on witchcraft, incest, adultery and treason. She is sent to the Tower of London.
  • May 19, 1536

    Anne Boleyn is executed

    Anne Boleyn is executed
    After being held in the Tower of London, Anne Boleyn was executed. She was executed because she did not produce an heir for Henry.