life of Henry VIII

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  • Jun 28, 1491

    birth of Henry VIII

    Henry VIII born at Greenwich palace ( June 28).
  • Jun 11, 1509

    Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine

    Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon married.
  • Jan 1, 1516

    birth of Mary

    Mary, only surviving child of Henry and Catherine, was born.
  • Jan 1, 1527

    Henry VIII annul is marriage to Catherine.

    Henry VIII decided to annul his marriage to Catherine.
  • Jan 1, 1528

    Henry VIII joined alliances

    Henry VIII joined an alliance with Francis I and clement VII against Charles V.
  • Jan 1, 1531

    Head of the church

    Henry VIII became ' head of the church in England and wales as far as the word of God allows.'
  • Jan 25, 1533

    marriage to Anne Boleyn.

    Henry secretly married Anne Boleyn ( January 25th).
  • Jan 1, 1534

    pope says marriage was valid.

    pope clement VII ruled that Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon was valid.
  • Jan 1, 1536

    Ten Articles

    ' Ten Articles' was published.
  • Jan 2, 1536

    start of the dissoultion

    start of the dissolution of the smaller monasteries.
  • Jan 7, 1536

    Catherine died

    Catherine of Aragon died ( January 7th).
  • Oct 1, 1536

    pilgrimage

    pilgrimage of grace started in October.
  • Jan 1, 1538

    English bible

    The first publication of the English translation of the bible.
  • Jan 1, 1539

    A act was issued

    The act of six articles was issued, which reaffirmed most catholic beliefs.
  • Jul 1, 1540

    Married to Catherine

    Marriage to Catherine Howard in July.
  • Jan 26, 1541

    Henry's king

    Henry made king of Ireland in June.
  • Feb 1, 1542

    Catherine's execution

    Catherine Howard executed in February.
  • Jan 1, 1543

    kings book

    the 'kings book' was published, which has been used to provide evidence that Henry still supported Catholicism.
  • Jul 1, 1543

    Married to Catherine

    marriage to Catherine Parr in July.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Death of Henry VIII

    Henry VIII died January 28th. Aged 57. his reign lasted 37 years and 8 months.