Henry VIII - Wikipedia
WebHenry 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.
Henry VIII | Biography, Wives, Religion, Death, & Facts
WebApr 30, 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.
Henry VIII - King, Wives & Children | HISTORY | HISTORY
WebNov 9, 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.
Henry VIII of England - World History Encyclopedia
WebApr 9, 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.
Henry VIII - Wives, Siblings & Children - Biography
WebApr 3, 2014 · Who Was King Henry VIII? Henry Tudor was the king of England from 1509 until his death in 1547. The son of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth York, Henry became king of England following the...
Henry VIII (r.1509-1547) | The Royal Family
WebHenry VIII (r.1509-1547) 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 brother, Prince Arthur, in 1502 and succeeded in 1509.
United Kingdom - Henry VIII, Tudor, Reformation | Britannica
WebOverview of Henry VIII's reign. See all videos for this article. An 18-year-old prince inherited his father’s throne, but the son of an Ipswich butcher carried on the first Tudor’s administrative policies.
Henry VIII summary | Britannica
WebHenry VII was the king of England (1485–1509), who succeeded in ending the Wars of the Roses between the houses of Lancaster and York and founded the Tudor dynasty. Henry, son of Edmund Tudor, earl of Richmond, and Margaret Beaufort, was born nearly three months after his father’s death.
Who was King Henry VIII? - BBC Bitesize
WebHenry VIII was King of England in the 16th century. Henry wanted to look rich and strong. He had jewels sewn into his clothes and ate the finest foods. He had six wives. Two of them were...
BBC History - Henry VIII
WebHistory. Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. He was the second Tudor monarch and was well-known for having six wives. His break with the papacy in Rome established...
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