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Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London

King Henry VIII of England had six wives between 1509 and his death in 1547. In legal terms (de jure), Henry had only three wives and no divorces during his life, instead three of his marriages were...

King Henry VIII of England had six wives between 1509 and his death in 1547. In legal terms (de jure), Henry had only three wives and no divorces during his life, instead three of his marriages were annulled by the Church of England. Annulments declare that a true marriage never took place, unlike a divorce, in which a married couple end their union. Henry VIII was granted an annulment by the church in England, instead of one by the Pope, as he desired, for his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, his first wife, substantially leading to the English Reformation. This legal action was later revoked during the reign of their daughter Mary I. Along with his six wives, Henry took several mistresses.

Historical Significance

King Henry VIII of England had six wives between 1509 and his death in 1547.

Key People

Henry VIII

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Events Before

  1. German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller is the first to use the name America on his world map "Universalis Cosmographia

    German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller is the first to use the name America on his world map "Universalis Cosmographia"

  2. Maximilian I is proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, the first emperor in centuries not crowned by the Pope

    Maximilian I (22 March 1459 – 12 January 1519) was King of the Romans from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death in 1519.

  3. League of the kingdom signed (covenant against Venice)

    League of the kingdom signed (covenant against Venice)

  4. Portuguese under Francisco de Almeida, attack, pillage and burn the Muslim trading city of Dabul, Sultanate of Bijapur (

    Portuguese under Francisco de Almeida, attack, pillage and burn the Muslim trading city of Dabul, Sultanate of Bijapur (modern India)

  5. Ludovico Sforza dies

    Ludovico Sforza, Italian duke of milan, known for duke of milan, died on 1508-05-27.

Events After

  1. Jews are expelled from Colmar, Alsace

    Jews are expelled from Colmar, Alsace

  2. Charles of Gelre conquers the Dutch city of Oldenzaal

    Charles of Gelre conquers the Dutch city of Oldenzaal

  3. Governor Afonso d'Albuquerque establishes the first overseas Portuguese mint, to issue gold coins in the Indian trading

    Governor Afonso d'Albuquerque establishes the first overseas Portuguese mint, to issue gold coins in the Indian trading city of Goa [1]

  4. 38 Jews are burned at stake in Berlin, Prussia

    38 Jews are burned at stake in Berlin, Prussia

  5. Spanish conquest of Tripoli by Pedro Navarro for Aragon crown; over 3,000 killed and more than 5,000 inhabitants enslave

    Spanish conquest of Tripoli by Pedro Navarro for Aragon crown; over 3,000 killed and more than 5,000 inhabitants enslaved

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Battle of Diu: Portuguese Armada defeats a Mamluk Egyptian fleet in a naval battle at the port of Diu, India, establish

Battle of Diu: Portuguese Armada defeats a Mamluk Egyptian fleet in a naval battle at the port of Diu, India, establishing Portuguese trading control in the Indian Ocean

Maximilian I is proclaimed Holy Roman Emperor, the first emperor in centuries not crowned by the Pope

Maximilian I (22 March 1459 – 12 January 1519) was King of the Romans from 1486 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death in 1519.

Founder of the Safavid dynasty, Ismail I, is crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524)

Founder of the Safavid dynasty, Ismail I, is crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524)

The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II

The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on June 24, 1509?
King Henry VIII of England had six wives between 1509 and his death in 1547. In legal terms (de jure), Henry had only three wives and no divorces during his life, instead three of his marriages were annulled by the Church of England. Annulments declare that a true marriage never took place, unlike a divorce, in which a married couple end their union.
Why is Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London significant?
King Henry VIII of England had six wives between 1509 and his death in 1547.
Who was involved in Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London?
Key figures include Henry VIII.

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