Henry VIII's wives

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 1550

    Henry VIII's wives

  • Catherine Of Aragorn
    Jan 1, 1509

    Catherine Of Aragorn

    Married for: 24 years (1509-1533)
    Reason for marriage: To make allies with Spain
    Why the marriage ended: Henry thought she could not bear him another heir and thought she was old and boring
  • Anne Bolyen
    Jan 1, 1533

    Anne Bolyen

    Married for: 3 years (1533-1536)
    Reason for marriage: Because she was attractive
    Why the marriage ended: Failed to deliver a baby and was accused of having sex with her brother and four other men
  • Jane Seymour
    Jan 1, 1536

    Jane Seymour

    Married for: 1 year (1536-1537)
    Reason for marriage: Was calm, gentle and caring
    Why the marriage ended: Died of infection
  • Anne of Cleves
    Jan 1, 1540

    Anne of Cleves

    Married for: Less than a year (1540)
    Reason for marriage: To make peace between England and Germany
    Why the marriage ended: Henry liked her picture but when he actually saw her, he called her a fat horse
  • Catherine Howard
    Jul 1, 1540

    Catherine Howard

    Married for: 2 years (1540-1542)
    Reason for marriage: She was lively and pretty
    Why the marriage ended: She had many serious boyfriends and was executed
  • Catherine Parr
    Jan 1, 1543

    Catherine Parr

    Married for: 4 years (1543-1547)
    Reason for marriage: Ensured that Edward grew up protestant
    Why the marriage ended: Henry VIII died