Henry viii biography timeline for kids

Who was King Henry VIII?

• King Henry VIII belonged to the house of Tudor and was the King of England from 1509 until 1547. He is one of the most famous rulers of England especially due to his 6 marriages.

• His first divorce was the most important reason behind the English Reformation and the formation of the Church of England. 

• King Henry VIII was fond of food, drink, and parties.

  He also loved sports and music. He built various beautiful structures like the Hampton Court Palace.

• King Henry VIII became the heir to the throne when he was only 10 years old due to the death of his elder brother King Arthur, who was 15 years old. 

• He married the widow of his brother, Catherine of Aragon before he was crowned, however, because they were not able to conceive a male child, Henry sought a divorce from her. 

• When the papal authority refused to annul the marriage King Henry initiated the English Reformation. 

• King Henry had several mistresses but the