Henry VIII of England

King of England from 1509 to 1547 (1491–1547)
Person human Q38370
Henry VIII of England
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Henry VIII of England

Summary

Henry VIII of England is a human[1]. Born in Palace of Placentia[2], he… he passed away in Palace of Whitehall[3]. He worked as a monarch[4] and composer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.025% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62,022 views/month, #247 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Henry VIII of England's place of birth was Palace of Placentia[2].
  • Henry VIII of England died in Palace of Whitehall[3].
  • Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[7].
  • Henry VIII of England's father was Henry VII of England[8].
  • Henry VIII of England's mother was Elizabeth of York[9].
  • Among Henry VIII of England's spouses was Catherine of Aragon[10].
  • Among Henry VIII of England's spouses was Anne Boleyn[11].
  • Henry VIII of England was married to Jane Seymour[12].
  • Henry VIII of England was married to Anne of Cleves[13].
  • Among Henry VIII of England's spouses was Catherine Howard[14].
  • Henry VIII of England was married to Catherine Parr[15].
  • A child of Henry VIII of England was Mary I[16].
  • A child of Henry VIII of England was Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset[17].
  • A child of Henry VIII of England was Elizabeth I of England[18].
  • A child of Henry VIII of England was Edward VI of England[19].
  • A child of Henry VIII of England was Henry, Duke of Cornwall[20].
  • A child of Henry VIII of England was stillborn daughter Tudor (1510)[21].
  • Henry VIII of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[22].
  • Henry VIII of England's professions included monarch[4].
  • Henry VIII of England's professions included composer[5].
  • Henry VIII of England held the position of monarch of England[23].
  • Henry VIII of England held the position of King of Ireland[24].
  • Henry VIII of England held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[25].
  • Henry VIII of England held the position of Earl Marshal[26].
  • Henry VIII of England held the position of Lord Warden of the Marches[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Palace of Placentia[2], Henry VIII of England… his father was Henry VII of England[8]. His mother was Elizabeth of York[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[4] and composer[5]. Positions held include monarch of England[23], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0871[30]; King of Ireland[24], a noble title[31], in Kingdom of Ireland[32], founded in 1542[33]; Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[25]; Earl Marshal[26], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1165[36]; Lord Warden of the Marches[27], a position[37], in Kingdom of England[38]; and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[39], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1171[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[43], Golden Rose[44], Knight of the Garter[45], Duke of York[46], Duke of Cornwall[47], and Prince of Wales[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine of Aragon[10], a diplomat[49], 1485–1536[50], of Spain[51]; Anne Boleyn[11], an aristocrat[52], 1507–1536[53], of Kingdom of England[54]; Jane Seymour[12], a lady-in-waiting[55], 1508–1537[56], of Kingdom of England[57]; Anne of Cleves[13], an aristocrat[58], 1515–1557[59], of United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg[60]; Catherine Howard[14], a consort[61], 1523–1542[62], of Kingdom of England[63]; and Catherine Parr[15], a writer[64], 1512–1548[65], of Kingdom of England[66]. Children include Mary I[16], Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset[17], Elizabeth I of England[18], Edward VI of England[19], Henry, Duke of Cornwall[20], and stillborn daughter Tudor (1510)[21]. Religious affiliations include Anglicanism[67] and Latin Church[68].

Death and Burial

Henry VIII of England passed away in Palace of Whitehall[3]. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor[7].

Why It Matters

Henry VIII of England ranks in the top 0.025% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62,022 views/month, #247 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Works attributed to him include Defence of the Seven Sacraments[71], a written work[72], founded in 1521[73].

FAQs

Where was Henry VIII of England born?

Henry VIII of England was born in Palace of Placentia[2].

Where did Henry VIII of England die?

Henry VIII of England passed away in Palace of Whitehall[3].

Who were Henry VIII of England's parents?

Henry VIII of England's father was Henry VII of England[8]. Henry VIII of England's mother was Elizabeth of York[9].

Who was Henry VIII of England married to?

Henry VIII of England's spouses include Catherine of Aragon[10], Anne Boleyn[11], Jane Seymour[12], and Anne of Cleves[13].

What did Henry VIII of England do for work?

Henry VIII of England worked as monarch[4] and composer[5].

What awards did Henry VIII of England receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[43], Golden Rose[44], Knight of the Garter[45], and Duke of York[46].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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