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Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry is known for his six marriages and his efforts to have his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) annulled.
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Enrico VIII Tudor (Greenwich, 28 giugno 1491 – Londra, 28...
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12 mar 2024 · Henry VIII (born June 28, 1491, Greenwich, near London, England—died January 28, 1547, London) was the king of England (1509–47) who presided over the beginnings of the English Renaissance and the English Reformation.
- What was Henry VIII’s childhood like?Henry was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV. When his elder brother, Arthur, died in 1502, Henry became the heir to...
- When did Henry VIII get married?Henry VIII married six times between 1509 and 1543 in pursuit of heirs and political alliances. His wives were Catherine of Aragon (the mother of M...
- Who were Henry VIII’s children?Henry VIII was survived by three children, each of whom sat on the throne of England: Edward VI (ruled 1547–53), Mary I (ruled 1553–58), and Elizab...
- How was Henry VIII influential?Henry VIII was the king of England (1509–47). He broke with the Roman Catholic Church and had Parliament declare him supreme head of the Church of...
- Why did Henry VIII kill his wives?Of his six wives, Henry VIII had two killed: Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. He accused Anne of adultery, and she was convicted and beheaded on M...
A comprehensive biography of Henry VIII, the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty and the father of the Protestant Reformation in England. Learn about his life, achievements, interests, marriages, wars, and legacy from this official royal website.
9 apr 2020 · Henry VIII of England ruled as king from 1509 to 1547 CE. The second Tudor king after his father Henry VII of England (r. 1485-1509 CE), Henry had inherited a kingdom which enjoyed both unity and sound finances. Famous for his six wives as he searched for a male heir, the king was charismatic and domineering.
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Henry VIII, (born June 28, 1491, Greenwich, near London, Eng.—died Jan. 28, 1547, London), King of England (1509–47). Son of Henry VII , Henry married his brother’s widow, Catherine of Aragon (the mother of Mary I ), soon after his accession in 1509.
9 nov 2009 · Henry VIII, king of England for 36 years, was a leader of the Reformation. He had six wives, including Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves and Jane Seymour.
