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 (633,741 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].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1491-06-28[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1547-01-28[31]
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Community tags: royal[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 78b3e75a-e409-4018-92f8-2ad8b9afede9[33]
Body
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[34], in Kingdom of England[35], founded in 0871[36]; King of Ireland[24], a noble title[37], in Kingdom of Ireland[38], founded in 1542[39]; Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports[25]; Earl Marshal[26], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1165[42]; Lord Warden of the Marches[27], a position[43], in Kingdom of England[44]; and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[45], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1171[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[49], Golden Rose[50], Knight of the Garter[51], Duke of York[52], Duke of Cornwall[53], and Prince of Wales[54].
Personal Life
Spouses include Catherine of Aragon[10], a diplomat[55], 1485–1536[56], of Spain[57]; Anne Boleyn[11], an aristocrat[58], 1501–1536[59], of Kingdom of England[60]; Jane Seymour[12], a lady-in-waiting[61], 1508–1537[62], of Kingdom of England[63]; Anne of Cleves[13], an aristocrat[64], 1515–1557[65], of United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg[66]; Catherine Howard[14], a consort[67], 1524–1542[68], of Kingdom of England[69]; and Catherine Parr[15], a writer[70], 1512–1548[71], of Kingdom of England[72]. 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[73] and Latin Church[74].
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 (633,741 views/month, #247 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 99 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
Works attributed to him include Defence of the Seven Sacraments[77], a written work[78], founded in 1521[79].
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[49], Golden Rose[50], Knight of the Garter[51], and Duke of York[52].