Henry VIII and his six wives

Kelli TõnismäeG1B

• Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death.

• His father was Henry VII and his mother`s name was Elizabeth York.

• Henry VIII was born in the royal residence,Greenwitch Palace.

• He had six siblings,but only three survived:Arthur,Margaret and Mary.

• Attractive,educated and accomplished king.

• One of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the English throne.

• He separated Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.

• Established himself as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

Henry VIII first wife

• In 1509 Henry married to Catherine of Aragon.• Catherine had produced only one surviving

child-a girl,Princess Mary(born in 1516).• Henry VIII truly loved her,he professed it many

times in songs,letters,inscriptions etc.• Shakespeare called her the Queen of Earthly

Queens.• Married to Henry: 23 years,11 months and 11

days.

Catherine of Aragon

Henry VIII second wife• Henry´s second wife was Anne Boleyn• She was dark-haired,with beautiful features and

lively manners.Educated in Europe.• In 1533,Henry and Anne went throught a secret

wedding service.• On 7.September 1533,Anne gave birth to

another daughter-Elizabeth.• She was beheaded on 19 May 1536.• Married to Henry:2 years,11 months and 21

days.

Anne Boleyn

Henry VIII third wife

• Jane Seymour was Henry`s third wife.• It is strongly believed that she is the

mistress who disposed Anne.• Jane gave birth to Edward,but she died

twelwe days later because of post-natal complications.

• Married to Henry:1 year,4 months and 24 days.

Jane Seymour

Henry VIII fourth wife

• Henry got married to Anne of Cleves in 1540.

• She was given the name The King`s Sister.

• Became a friend to him and his children until his death.

• Married to Henry:6 months and 3 days.

Anne of Cleves

Henry VIII fifth wife

• Catherine Howard was Henry`s fift wife between 1540-1542.

• She is sometimes called the rose without a thorn.

• Beheaded.• Married to Henry:1 year,6 months and 18

days.

Katherine Howard

Henry VIII sixth wife

• Catherine Parr was the last wife of Henry VIII.

• She was the most married Queen of England,having had four husbands.Henry was the third.

• After Henry`s death she married to Thomas Seymour.

• Married to Henry:3 years,6 months and 16 days.

Katherine Parr

Used materials

• http://www.biography.com/people/henry-viii-9335322

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wives_of_Henry_VIII

• http://www.hrp.org.uk/henry-viii/wives