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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.
Apr 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.
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.
Apr 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.
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Apr 3, 2014 · Henry VIII was the king of England from 1509 to 1547, famously married six times and instrumental in the English Reformation. Learn about his childhood, coronation, wives, children, and legacy.
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.
Overview 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.
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