The Wives of Henry VIII

Henry VIII

Catherine of Aragon

• Sister-in-law of Henry. Married him when she was 23, he was 17. Married 20 years.

• Had a daughter _________• Was the daughter of

___________ & _________• Died of broken heart 4 years

later after the divorce.

Anne Boleyn

Jane Seymour

• Only Queen to bear Henry a son, Edward.

• Died shortly after child birth.

Anne of Cleves

• “Flanders Mare”

Kathryn Howard

• 30 years younger than Henry!

Katherine Parr

• Cared for Henry in his old age.