Six Wives of Henry VIII

Henry VIII, King of England, famously married six women during his reign. His wives were Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. His marriages were often driven by political alliances and personal desires, and his desire for a male heir led to significant religious and political upheaval, including the break from the Catholic Church to create the Church of England. Some wives were divorced, some executed, and others outlived him. These marriages dramatically shaped England’s history, religion, and monarchy.