Henry VIII of England
King of England from 1509 to 1547 (1491–1547).
The record
Henry VIII of England was a King of England from 1509 to 1547. Born on 28 June 1491 in Palace of Placentia, England died on 28 January 1547 in Palace of Whitehall at the age of 55.
Positions held include Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1493–1509), Earl Marshal (1494–1509) and Lord Warden of the Marches (1494). Honours include Knight of the Bath, Duke of York and Knight of the Garter, among 8 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 120 languages, Henry VIII of England is No. 56 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 June 1491, Palace of Placentia
- Died
- 28 January 1547, Palace of Whitehall (aged 55)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Monarch, composer
- Nickname
- Bluff Hal
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- English, Italian, French, Latin
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 120
Did you know
Lived to 55.
Shares a birthday with Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Elon Musk.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Palace of Placentia, with Elizabeth I of England.
Has a Wikipedia article in 120 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1493–1509Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
- 1494–1509Earl Marshal
- 1494–Lord Warden of the Marches
- 1494–Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
- 1494–1504Duke of York
- 1502–1509Duke of Cornwall
- 1503–1509Earl of Chester
- 1503–1509Prince of Wales
- 1509–1547Monarch of England
- 1509–1542Lord of Ireland
- 1542–1547King of Ireland
Connections
- FatherHenry VII of England
- MotherElizabeth of York
- SpouseCatherine of Aragon
- SpouseAnne Boleyn
- SpouseJane Seymour
- SpouseAnne of Cleves
- SpouseCatherine Howard
- SpouseCatherine Parr
- SiblingElizabeth Tudor
- SiblingMargaret Tudor
- SiblingMary Tudor
- SiblingKatherine Tudor
11 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Bath1491
- Duke of York1494
- Knight of the Garter1495
- Duke of Cornwall1502
- Prince of Wales1503
- Earl of Chester1503
- Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece1506
- Golden Rose
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