Henry VIII

Marriages and Divorces

Henry VIII's marital history is one of the most famous and tumultuous in history.

Marriage to Catherine of Aragon

11 June 1509 – 23 May 1533

Henry VIII's first marriage to Catherine of Aragon lasted nearly 24 years and ended in annulment.

Marriage to Anne Boleyn

28 May 1533 – 17 May 1536

Henry VIII's second marriage to Anne Boleyn ended with her execution on charges of adultery and treason.

Marriage to Jane Seymour

30 May 1536 – 24 October 1537

Henry VIII's third marriage to Jane Seymour ended with her death after childbirth.

Marriage to Anne of Cleves

6 January 1540 – 12 July 1540

Henry VIII's fourth marriage to Anne of Cleves was annulled after only six months.

Marriage to Catherine Howard

28 July 1540 – 13 February 1542

Henry VIII's fifth marriage to Catherine Howard ended with her execution on charges of adultery.

Marriage to Catherine Parr

12 July 1543 – 28 January 1547

Henry VIII's sixth and final marriage to Catherine Parr lasted until his death.