Here at Nat Geo Kids, we’re travelling back to Tudor England in our Henry VIII wives feature. Hold onto your hats – and your heads! Henry VIII wives… 1. Catherine of Aragon Henry VIII’s first wife was Catherine of Aragon, daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. ...
We’ll explore the Top 10 Facts about Henry VIII. From his six wives to the establishment of the Church of England, these facts will provide an overview of his reign and the impact he had. So let’s dive into the fascinating life of Henry VIII! 1. Henry VIII was born in London. ...
Henry VIII was the King of England from 1509 until he died in 1547, who became most famous for his six marriages, of which three were annulled. He was born June 28, 1491, to Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, at the Palace of Placentia in Greenw
The ditty refers to the fate of each wife: Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII divorced after the king broke from Rome to marry his second wife;Anne Boleyn died by executionafter she was accused of having sexual relations with five men, including her brother, outside of her marr...
9. King Henry VIII – 37 years (22nd April, 1509-28th January, 1547) 10. King Henry I – 35 years (3rd August, 1100-1st December, 1135) •Opened to the public last week,Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination– a landmark exhibition at the British Library – features a “trea...
Let's journey back to England during the late 1400s and early 1500s. This lesson will give you information about the late Henry VIII, the King of...
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Find the basics about Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII: her heritage, marriages, children and links to her full biography.
Henry VIII king of England Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Written by John S. Morrill, Geoffrey R. Elton•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 3, 2025 • Article History Quick Facts Born: June 28, 1491, Greenwich, near London, Eng...
Henry VIII created the Church of England as a religious body unique from the Roman Catholic Church in order to achieve his goal of divorcing his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in an attempt to remarry and father sons to continue his dynasty. What's the difference between Catholic and Chur...