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 ...
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7 days ago · Henry VIII (born June 28, 1491, Greenwich, near London, England—died January 28, 1547, London) was the king of England (1509–47) who ...
Henry VIII
Former King of England
Henry VIII 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 annulled. Wikipedia
Born: June 28, 1491, Palace of Placentia
Died: January 28, 1547 (age 55 years), Palace of Whitehall, London
Spouse: Catherine Parr (m. 1543–1547), Catherine Howard (m. 1540–1541), Anne of Cleves (m. 1540–1540), and more
Children: Elizabeth I, Mary I, Edward VI, and more
Siblings: Margaret Tudor, Mary Tudor, Queen of France, Arthur, Prince of Wales, and more
Place of burial: St George's Chapel, Windsor, United Kingdom
Parents: Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
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Henry VIII was born at Greenwich on 28 June 1491, the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He became heir to the throne on the death of his elder.
When Henry VIII seized the wealth of the Catholic church in England, he became possibly the richest monarch in English history. He lavished some of his new- ...