King henry

How many wives did King Henry VIII

  • Catherine of Aragon
    Jan 1, 1509

    Catherine of Aragon

    Why did they marry?: So that they did not have wars with Spain
    How long was their marriage?: 24 years
    How did their marriage end?:They divorced
  • Period: Jan 1, 1509 to Jan 1, 1547

    Wives of King Henry VIII

  • Anne Boleyn
    Jan 1, 1533

    Anne Boleyn

    Why did they marry? Because she was young and fashionable.
    How long were they married for? 3 years
    How did it end? She was beheaded
  • Jane Seymour
    Jan 1, 1536

    Jane Seymour

    Why did they marry? Because she was calm, gentle and caring.
    How long was their marriage? 1 year
    How did their marriage end? She died of an infection
  • Anne of Cleaves
    Jan 1, 1540

    Anne of Cleaves

    Why did they marry?To make an alliance with Germany.
    How long was their marriage? 6 months and 3 days.
    How did their marriage end? They divorced.
  • Catherine Howard
    Jan 1, 1540

    Catherine Howard

    Why did they marry? She was young,lively and very pretty.
    How long were they married for? 2 years
    How did their marriage end? she was executed
  • Catherine Parr
    Jan 1, 1543

    Catherine Parr

    Why did they marry? So that Edward would be a protestant
    How long was their marriage? 4 years.
    How did their marriage end? Henry died.