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Jun 28, 1491
King Henry VIII is born
King Henry was born in Greenwich, England -
Apr 11, 1502
heir to throne
Henry's older brother died and Henry becomes heir to throne. -
Apr 21, 1509
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
Mary, only surviving child of Henry and Catherine, was born. -
Feb 17, 1532
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
Elizabeth, only surviving child of Henry and Anne, was born. -
Oct 15, 1537
Prince Edward
wife Jane Seymour gave birth to Henry's long-hoped-for son. Jane died 9 days later. -
Jan 28, 1547
Death
King Henry VIII dies. at the age of 56