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The Wives of Henry VIII

By yoyo121
  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 31, 1550

    The Wives of Henry VIII

    The wives of Henry VIII
  • Dec 16, 1509

    Cathrine of Arogan (Divorced 1533)

    Cathrine of Arogan (Divorced 1533)
    Catherine of Arogan was a Spanish princess, once married to Henry's older brother. She brought friendship with Spain and England. Many people knew her as to be clever and popular. All of her male babies died and she had daughter called Mary who survived. Henry was furious as he wanted a boy. So he divorced her at her age of 40, also becuase he thought that she was dull and boring!
  • May 19, 1533

    Anne Boleyn (Beheaded 1536)

    Anne Boleyn (Beheaded 1536)
    Anne Bolyen was young, sexy, and very fashionable in Henry VIII eyes! She didn'n have sex with Henry VIII until he marriied a boy, so when they did marry, they had a girl. Henry was quite andry as he wanted a boy! But Anne then miscarried a boy without Henry VIII. Henry accused anne for having sex with four other men besides fromm him. Dispite their being no proof about this, She was beheaded!
  • Oct 24, 1536

    Jane Seymour (Died 1537)

    Jane Seymour (Died 1537)
    Jane seymour, unlike the past Henry VIII wives, was loved by Henry for her Calm and Gentle attitude to life.She tried hard top be friends with Henry's duaghters. And life Anne, she made Henry wait to have sex once they were married. So when they were married Henry was overjoyed for they had a son. But the celebrations didnt last long for soon after wards, Jane died from an infection from the birth!
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Anne of Cleves (Divorced)

    Anne of Cleves (Divorced)
    Henry married Anne of Cleves as it would bring peace to England and Wales. She was very serious and unfashionable. Henry tried to teach her some of his favourite Card games, but she didnt understand them. When Henry saw a picture of Anne, he liked what he saw, but then when he saw her for reall life, he called her a 'fat morse' (horse) Henry then divorced her!
  • Feb 13, 1540

    Catherine Howard (Beheaded)

    Catherine Howard (Beheaded)
    Catherine was a flirter. When henry found out about this he wanted her executed. When Catherine Howard found out she was to be executed, she ran around screaming towards henry for forgiveness. He locked the door and ignored her. Her crying Ghost is still said to haunt the same corridor at Hampton Court!
  • Jul 4, 1543

    Catherine Parr (died 1547)

    Catherine Parr (died 1547)
    Catherine Parr was a very intelligent lady. Her and HEnry's marriage ensured Edward will grow up as protestant. She wrote and published her first book published by her own name. Catherine died in 148 just on year after henry died. After a secret marriage catherine fell pregnant and died from child birth.