Henry VIII's wives

Henry VIII's wives

Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 1550

Catherine Of Aragorn

Jan 1, 1509

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

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

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

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

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

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