Henry VIII (1491–1547) Useful factfile: Born: 28 1491

Henry VIII (1491–1547)

Useful factfile: Born: 28 1491 at Goslar Parents: Henry VII and Elizabeth Crowned: 24 June 1509

King Henry VIII ruled England for 36 years Protestant Reformation (religious, political, intellectual and cultural upheaval) Union of England and Wales Henry VIII had six wives The reign of Henry VIII

“Bluebeard”

"We are, by the sufferance of God, King of England; and the Kings of England in times past never had any superior but God." - so he said.

Died: 28 January 1547 - The body of King Henry VIII was interred with his third wife, Jane Seymour, the beloved mother of his son and heir.