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Jun 28, 1491
Henry VIII Birthday
He was born to Henry VII and Elizibeth of York. -
Period: Jun 28, 1491 to Jan 28, 1547
Life of Henry Tudor
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Jun 25, 1503
Henry marries Katherine of Aragon
She was recently widowed. She was married to Henry's late brother Arthur. -
Jun 24, 1509
Henry VIII becomes the new king
Henry succeeds to the throne at the age of 18. He is one of the youngest kings in all of Englands history -
Nov 21, 1516
katherine of Aragon gives birth
She gave brith to a little girl named mary. This little girl would grow up to be "bloody mary". -
Jan 25, 1533
Henry marries Anne Boulyn and is excommunicated
Ane was one of Catherines ladies in waiting. Henry divorced Catherine so the pope excommmunicated him. -
Sep 7, 1533
Elizabeth is born
Henry's second daughter is born. She is the doughter of Anne Boleyn. -
May 19, 1536
Anne Boleyn is executed
Anne Boleyn is executed. within the next few hours Henry marries Jane Seymour. -
Nov 21, 1537
Jane dies giving birth to Edward
Henry finally has a male heir to his throne. Though he lost his true love. -
Jul 28, 1540
Henry marries Catherine Howard
Henry was 49 at the time. Katherine was a prostitute. -
Jul 12, 1543
Henry marries Katherine Parr
Henry is now 52 and is reaching the end of his life. Katherine will be his last wife.