Henry VIII

Personal Life and Later Years

Henry VIII's personal life and later years were marked by extravagance and health issues.

Extravagance and Financial Issues

c. 1530s – 1540s

Henry VIII's personal extravagance and costly wars led to financial difficulties.

Health Decline

1540s

Henry VIII's health began to decline significantly in his later years, leading to his eventual death.

Death of Henry VIII

28 January 1547

Henry VIII died at the age of 55 in Whitehall Palace.