Henry VIII Wives

Henry VIII famously had six wives during his life time due to his quest for a male heir in order to found a dynasty of monarchs. While unknown to him, his lack of success in producing only one male heir who was troubled will illness would not prevent a dynasty of his two daughters suceeding him.

Henry VIII's Wives

1. Catherine of Aragon, 1509-1533, Divorced
2. Anne Boleyn, 1533-1536, Beheaded
3. Jane Seymour, 1536-1537, Died after Childbirth
4. Anne of Cleves, 1540-1540, Divorced
5. Catherine Howard, 1540-1542, Beheaded
6. Catherine Parr, 1543-1547, Survived