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Henry VIII of England had several children. The best known children are the three legitimate offspring who survived infancy and would succeed him of England, successively, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.
- How Many Children Did Henry VIII have?
- Henry, Duke of Cornwall
- Henry Fitzroy
- Edward Vi
- Mary I
- Elizabeth I
Despite Henry VIII’s attempts, only four of his children reached adulthood, with just one being a legitimate son. For Henry VIII’s three surviving legitimate children—Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward—their father’s turbulent reign shaped their lives dramatically. Ultimately, each of them reigned in England and made their own mark on history (the survivi...
On New Year’s Day 1511, the Tudor court erupted in celebration as Katherine of Aragon gave birth to a son. Named Henry after his father, he was given the title of Duke of Cornwall and nicknamed “The New Year’s Boy.” Bells were rung and bonfires were lit, with King Henry VIII holding a lavish tournament and pageant to celebrate his son’s arrival. Un...
Born on June 15, 1519, Henry was the illegitimate child of Henry VIII and his mistress Elizabeth Blount, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine of Aragon. He was given the surname Fitzroy, meaning “son of the king.” Henry was the only illegitimate child King Henry recognized as his own, though rumors of more persisted. His birth fed into the Tudor id...
On October 12, 1537, King Henry at long last had his legitimate male heir. But the joy was soon muted when Edward’s mother, Jane Seymour, passed away just over 10 days later. Henry dubbed the boy “this whole realm’s most precious jewel.” Edward VI received a rigorous education and was constantly watched over and pampered. Yet his childhood was cut ...
Born on February 18, 1516, Mary was the only surviving child of King Henry VIII’s first wife, the formidable Katherine of Aragon. Henry doted on his daughter, calling her his “pearl of the world.” Mary soon demonstrated she took after her parents, sharing her mother’s talent for languages and her father’s musical ability. Despite Mary’s promising f...
If Mary’s rise to the throne was unexpected, then Elizabeth’s was astonishing. Her birth in September 1533 was met with joy from her mother, Anne Boleyn, and muted disappointment from her father. Henry had pursued Anne for years, hoping his second marriage would provide a male heir at last. Yet three years later, Henry’s patience with his second wi...
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All three of Henry VIII's legitimate children – Mary, Elizabeth and Edward – became queens or kings of England. They ruled consecutively after Henry’s death as Edward VI (1547-53), Mary I (1553-58) and Elizabeth I (1558-1603).
Mar 9, 2023 · King Henry VIII famously married six wives all in an effort to produce male heirs, but only one of his legitimate children was a son who survived past infancy. Henry VIII had three legitimate children: Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.
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Nov 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.
Jun 6, 2023 · But before Queen Elizabeth there were King Edward VI and Queen Mary I of England, her younger brother and older sister. And the three monarchs were only Henry VIII’s legitimate children who survived beyond a few weeks.
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Aug 21, 2024 · The son of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth York, Henry VIII was one of six children, only four of whom survived: Arthur, Margaret and Mary. As a young man and monarch, second in...
