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Henry VIII Wives

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

    When they married

  • Jan 1, 1509

    Catherine of Aragon

    Catherine of Aragon
    The marriage lasted for 24 years.
    She was married so that England could be friends with Spain.
    She was divorced because Henry thought she was old and boring.
  • Jan 1, 1533

    Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn
    They were married for 3 years.
    Henry was trying to get a boy child to take his throne when he dies.
    She was beheaded because she was accused of having children with 4 men and her brother.
  • Jan 1, 1536

    Jane Seymour

    Jane Seymour
    They were married for one year.
    Henry needed a boy to replace him when he died.
    She died of an infection.
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Anne of Cleves

    Anne of Cleves
    They were married for less than a year.
    They married so that Henry could be friends with Wales and Germany.
    She was too ugly and they divorced.
  • Jul 1, 1540

    Catherine Howard

    Catherine Howard
    They were married for 2 years.
    Henry married her because she was young, lively and pretty.
    She was executed because she was caught flirting with other men.
  • Jan 1, 1543

    Catherine Parr

    Catherine Parr
    The marriage lasted for 4 years.
    The marriage made sure Edward would grow up as a protestant.
    The marriage ended because Henry VIII died.