King Henry VIII had six wives. Here's a quick summary of each:
1. Catherine of Aragon (married 1509–1533)
o Henry's first wife; she was originally married to his brother, Arthur.
o They had one surviving child, Mary I.
o Marriage annulled after 24 years.
2. Anne Boleyn (married 1533–1536)
o Mother of Elizabeth I.
o Executed for alleged adultery, incest, and treason.
3. Jane Seymour (married 1536–1537)
o Gave birth to Edward VI, Henry’s only male heir.
o Died shortly after childbirth.
4. Anne of Cleves (married January–July 1540)
o Political alliance marriage; Henry had the marriage annulled.
o They remained on good terms, and she was given a generous settlement.
5. Catherine Howard (married 1540–1542)
o A cousin of Anne Boleyn.
o Executed for adultery.
6. Catherine Parr (married 1543–1547)
o Outlived Henry.
o Acted as nurse and companion in his later years.
1. Catherine of Aragon (married 1509–1533)
o Henry's first wife; she was originally married to his brother, Arthur.
o They had one surviving child, Mary I.
o Marriage annulled after 24 years.
2. Anne Boleyn (married 1533–1536)
o Mother of Elizabeth I.
o Executed for alleged adultery, incest, and treason.
3. Jane Seymour (married 1536–1537)
o Gave birth to Edward VI, Henry’s only male heir.
o Died shortly after childbirth.
4. Anne of Cleves (married January–July 1540)
o Political alliance marriage; Henry had the marriage annulled.
o They remained on good terms, and she was given a generous settlement.
5. Catherine Howard (married 1540–1542)
o A cousin of Anne Boleyn.
o Executed for adultery.
6. Catherine Parr (married 1543–1547)
o Outlived Henry.
o Acted as nurse and companion in his later years.
