The Wives of Henry VIII

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Who was the first wife of Henry VIII?

Anne of Cleves
Catherine of Aragon (correct)
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour

Which wife of Henry VIII had the most children?

Anne of Cleves
Catherine of Aragon (correct)
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour

Who was the only wife of Henry VIII to be beheaded?

Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Anne Boleyn (correct)
Jane Seymour

Which wife of Henry VIII was known as 'The King's Sister'?

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Who was the last wife of Henry VIII?

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Henry VIII's 1st Wife

Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII, King of England. They married in 1509 and had one daughter, Mary.

Henry VIII's Most Prolific Wife

Catherine of Aragon was Henry VIII's first wife and the mother of his only legitimate heir, Mary. She gave birth to several children, including Henry, Edward, and Mary.

Beheaded Wife of Henry VIII

Anne Boleyn was Henry VIII's second wife. She was executed for treason in 1536. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was later declared heir to the throne.

'The King's Sister'

Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII, became known as 'The King's Sister'. They were divorced shortly after their marriage in 1540.

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Henry VIII's Last Wife

Catherine Howard became the fifth wife of Henry VIII in 1540. Their marriage lasted less than a year before she was executed for adultery in 1542.

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Study Notes

Henry VIII's Wives

Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII.
Catherine of Aragon had the most children with Henry VIII, including a daughter, Mary (later Mary I of England).
Anne Boleyn was the only wife of Henry VIII to be beheaded, in 1536, on charges of adultery, incest, and treason.
Catherine of Aragon was known as 'The King's Sister' after her marriage to Henry VIII was annulled.
Catherine Parr was the last wife of Henry VIII, whom he married in 1543 and remained married to until his death in 1547.