King Henry VIII

  • Jun 28, 1491

    King Henry VIII is born

    King Henry VIII is born
    King Henry was born in Greenwich, England
  • Apr 11, 1502

    heir to throne

    heir to throne
    Henry's older brother died and Henry becomes heir to throne.
  • Apr 21, 1509

    Becomes King

    Becomes King
    King Henry VII dies and King Henry VIIII becomes King Of England
  • Period: Apr 21, 1509 to Apr 21, 1524

    wars

    over 15 years King Henry VIII had 3 wars with France.
  • Period: Jun 7, 1509 to Feb 17, 1543

    6 marriages

    King Henry got married 6 times. Out of those 6 marriages he only had 3 living children.
  • Feb 18, 1516

    Daughter Mary

    Daughter Mary
    Mary, only surviving child of Henry and Catherine, was born.
  • Feb 17, 1532

    Spreme head of the Church of England

    Spreme head of the Church of England
    Henry VIII declared himself supreme head of the Church of England. Ended the Catholic Religion.
  • Sep 7, 1533

    Daughter Elizabeth

    Daughter Elizabeth
    Elizabeth, only surviving child of Henry and Anne, was born.
  • Oct 15, 1537

    Prince Edward

    Prince Edward
    wife Jane Seymour gave birth to Henry's long-hoped-for son. Jane died 9 days later.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death

    Death
    King Henry VIII dies. at the age of 56