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The mystery behind Henry VIII's six wives

Only a few women survived their marriages to Henry

The mystery behind Henry VIII's six wives
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Ana Lucia Gomes
29/04/2025 18:30 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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Henry VIII reigned as King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547. He is widely recognized for his six wives and his determined quest to annul his initial marriage to Catherine of Aragon. This defiance of the Pope resulted in his excommunication, sparking the English Reformation. The split with Catherine also caused a split from Rome and the Catholic Church. But what happened with his later marriages? And who were the six queens who became Henry's consorts?

Click through the gallery to discover which marriages ended in divorce, death, beheading, or survival.

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