Henry VIII Timeline

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  • Jun 28, 1491

    Birth

    Henry was born on June 28, 1491 at the Palace of Placentia in Greenwich London. He was the third child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
  • Apr 21, 1509

    Crowned the king of England

    Henry VIII succeeded his father, Henry VII, at the age of 17. Henry's coronation took place on June 24, 1509.
  • Jun 11, 1509

    First Marriage

    Henry had his first marriage with Catherine of Aragon on June, 11 1509
  • Jan 1, 1511

    Birth of Henry, Duke of Cornwall

    Henry, Duke of Cornwall was born on January 1st, 1511. He was the first child of King Henry VIII of England and his first wife Catherine of Aragon. He only lived for two months.
  • Feb 18, 1516

    Birth of Queen Mary I

    Mary was born on February 18, 1516 at the Palace of Placentia, Greenwich. She was the only child of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon to survive to adulthood.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Protestant Reformation

    On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of a church in Wittenberg. This began the Protestant Reformation.
  • Jun 15, 1519

    Birth of Henry FitzRoy

    Henry FitzRoy was born on June 15, 1519. He was the son of Henry VIII and his mistress, Elizabeth Blount. He was the only illegitimate offspring whom Henry VIII acknowledged.
  • Oct 11, 1521

    Defender of Faith

    On October 11, 1521, King Henry VIII was made "Defender of Faith" by Pope Leo X for being a good catholic.
  • May 28, 1533

    Second Marriage

    Henry married Anne Boleyn on May 28, 1553. She was Henry's second wife and the mother of Elizabeth I.
  • Jan 7, 1536

    Death of First Wife

    Catherine died at Kimbolton Castle on January 7, 1536 due to cancer.
  • May 15, 1536

    Anne Boleyn Tried

    on May 15, 1536 Anne Boleyn was tried for treason, adultery and incest in the Great Hall of the Tower of London.
  • May 19, 1536

    Death of Second Wife

    Anne Boleyn was beheaded on charges of adultery, incest, and high treason on May 19, 1536.
  • May 30, 1536

    Third Marriage

    On May 30, 1536, Henry married Jane Seymour. She was Henry's third wife and was one of Anne Boleyn's ladies in waiting
  • Oct 24, 1537

    Death of Third Wife

    Jane Seymour died on October 24, 1537 due to complications of birth.
  • Jan 6, 1540

    Fourth Marriage

    Henry married Anne of Cleves on January 6, 1540. The marriage only lasted for six months.
  • Jul 28, 1540

    Fifth Marriage

    Henry married Catherine Howard on July 28, 1540. The marriage lasted for 1 year, 3 months, and 26 days. Catherine was beheaded for having an affair with Thomas Culpeper.
  • Feb 13, 1542

    Death of Catherine Howard

    Catherine was beheaded on February 13, 1542, when Henry found out that she was having an affair with Thomas Culpeper.
  • Jul 12, 1543

    Sixth Marriage

    Henry married Catherine Parr on July 12, 1543. Catherine was the daughter of Sir Thomas Parr of Kendall and Maud Green. She was the sixth and last wife of Henry VIII
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death

    Henry died on January 28, 1547 at the age of 55. He died in the Palace of Whitewall on what would have been his fathers 90th birthday.
  • Feb 20, 1547

    Succession

    When Henry died he was succeeded by his son, Edward VI. He was crowned on 20 February at the age of nine