The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Henry VIII, King of England, famously married six women over his reign. His wives were Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. His marriages were driven by political alliances, personal desires, and the quest for a male heir. Some marriages ended in annulment or divorce, others in execution, reflecting his changing priorities and the complex church politics of the time. These unions significantly impacted England’s history, including the break from the Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England.