HENRY VIII HENRY VIII WIVESWIVES

HENRY HAD SIX HENRY HAD SIX WIVES by Annalise WIVES by Annalise

and Jamesand James

1. CATHERINE OF ARAGON1. CATHERINE OF ARAGON

She holds the record for the youngest She holds the record for the youngest surviving Cathalic Kingsurviving Cathalic King

Age just 3 she promised to marry Henry’s Age just 3 she promised to marry Henry’s brother Arthurbrother Arthur

When she was age 16 she married Arthur When she was age 16 she married Arthur Henry’s brother. Unfortunately Arthur died Henry’s brother. Unfortunately Arthur died 6 months later.6 months later.

Aged 23 she married Henry on 11Aged 23 she married Henry on 11thth June June 1509 in Greyfriars Church1509 in Greyfriars Church, , GreenwichGreenwich

Age 30, gave birth to Mary.Age 30, gave birth to Mary. Age 47, King Henry divorced her to marry Age 47, King Henry divorced her to marry

Anne BoleynAnne Boleyn Died 7Died 7thth January 1536 because of a broken January 1536 because of a broken

heart.heart.

2. ANNE BOLEYN2. ANNE BOLEYN

Henry made a church just to marry Anne.Henry made a church just to marry Anne. Anne grew up in England before she was Anne grew up in England before she was

sent to France.sent to France. Thomas Boleyn was Anne’s father.Thomas Boleyn was Anne’s father. He was head of a powerful family. He was head of a powerful family. Anne married Henry at the white tower.Anne married Henry at the white tower. Anne’s baby was called Elizabeth, she was Anne’s baby was called Elizabeth, she was

born on the 7born on the 7thth of September 1533, causing of September 1533, causing her execution.her execution.

Anne was executed by a French swordsmen.Anne was executed by a French swordsmen. The date was 19The date was 19thth May 1536 May 1536 Aged 21, worked for Catherine of Aragon’s Aged 21, worked for Catherine of Aragon’s

household.household.

3. JANE SEYMOUR3. JANE SEYMOUR

She was born at Wolf hall.She was born at Wolf hall. Jane was queen of England for only one year.Jane was queen of England for only one year. Surprisingly she was French.Surprisingly she was French. Before they married, Jane lived at Wiltshire.Before they married, Jane lived at Wiltshire. On May 30On May 30thth they were married at Queens they were married at Queens

Closet.Closet. Less than two months after wedding, Henry Less than two months after wedding, Henry

Fitzroy, the Duke died age 17.Fitzroy, the Duke died age 17. It wasn't until 1537 Jane fell pregnant and It wasn't until 1537 Jane fell pregnant and

gave birth to Edward a boy who was king for gave birth to Edward a boy who was king for as long as 5 months.as long as 5 months.

Unfortunately she died at Hampton court Unfortunately she died at Hampton court palace, on the 4palace, on the 4thth October 1537 because of October 1537 because of giving birth.giving birth.

Henry was buried at St George Castle, so was Henry was buried at St George Castle, so was Jane.Jane.

Jane could only write and read her name, But Jane could only write and read her name, But was good at knitting.was good at knitting.

4. ANNE OF CLEVES4. ANNE OF CLEVES

Anne was born on September 22Anne was born on September 22ndnd 1515. 1515. Got married on 6Got married on 6thth January 1540. January 1540. Marriage was dissolved in July of the same Marriage was dissolved in July of the same

year because she was ugly like a horse.year because she was ugly like a horse. She died at Chelsea Manor on the 16She died at Chelsea Manor on the 16thth July July

1557 peacefully.1557 peacefully. Henry remained single for 2 years before Henry remained single for 2 years before

marring Anne.marring Anne. Anne’s father was called John of Cleves and Anne’s father was called John of Cleves and

mother called Marie Von Julich.mother called Marie Von Julich. Sadly, she was buried at Westminster Abbey.Sadly, she was buried at Westminster Abbey. She was born at Düsseldorf.She was born at Düsseldorf. Surprisingly, her family were Lutheran.Surprisingly, her family were Lutheran. It was too late to cancel the wedding but It was too late to cancel the wedding but

Henry wanted to because she was ugly when Henry wanted to because she was ugly when they first met.they first met.

5. Kathryn Howard5. Kathryn Howard

Kathryn was born around 1520 at Lumbeth.Kathryn was born around 1520 at Lumbeth. Married Henry on the 28Married Henry on the 28thth July 1450 at July 1450 at

Outlands Palace.Outlands Palace. Executed on the 13Executed on the 13thth February 1452. February 1452. Buried at Chapel royal on the same day.Buried at Chapel royal on the same day. Her father was called Edmund Howard.Her father was called Edmund Howard. Kathryn was Edmund’s 10Kathryn was Edmund’s 10thth child. child. She was the niece of Duke of Norfolk.She was the niece of Duke of Norfolk. And cousin of Anne Boleyn.And cousin of Anne Boleyn. In 1531, Kathryn was sent to live with her step In 1531, Kathryn was sent to live with her step

grandmother.grandmother. Kathryn loved Thomas Culpeper which caused Kathryn loved Thomas Culpeper which caused

her execution.her execution.

6. Katherine Parr6. Katherine Parr

Katherine was born on 1512.Katherine was born on 1512. She formed a close relationship with all three of her step-She formed a close relationship with all three of her step-

children.children. Luckily, Katherine was able to see her step-son be crowned Luckily, Katherine was able to see her step-son be crowned

King on the 31King on the 31stst of January 1547 also, she then retired from of January 1547 also, she then retired from court.court.

Later in 1547 Katherine married Thomas Seymour.Later in 1547 Katherine married Thomas Seymour. Katherine fell pregnant in 1548 at the age of 35.Katherine fell pregnant in 1548 at the age of 35. She gave birth to her daughter Mary Seymour the 30She gave birth to her daughter Mary Seymour the 30 thth of August of August

1548.1548. In 1548 Katherine provided education for Elizabeth and Henry’s In 1548 Katherine provided education for Elizabeth and Henry’s

cousin Jayne Grey.cousin Jayne Grey. Katherine learnt how to play the flute and learnt three languages Katherine learnt how to play the flute and learnt three languages

(French, Italian and Latin.)(French, Italian and Latin.) Katherine died six days after her child’s birth and was buried at Katherine died six days after her child’s birth and was buried at

Chapel Sundered Castle.Chapel Sundered Castle.