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Henry VIII 1491–1547 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 June 1491

Birth Location: Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England

Death Date: 28 January 1547

Death Location: Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England

Father: Henry VII

Mother: Elizabeth York

Spouse(s): Anne Boleyn, Catherine Aragon, Jane Seymour

Children(s): Edward VI, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth Tudor

Henry VIII was born in 1491 in Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England, the child of Henry Tudor King Of England Vii And Elizabeth Of York. Henry VIII married Ann, Anne Boleyn, Catherine Aragon, Jane Seymour, and had children including Edward Vi, Elizabeth I Queen Of England Tudor, Mary I, Mary Tudor. Henry VIII passed away in 1547 in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England.

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Biography

  • Henry VIII was born in 1491 in Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England, the child of Henry Tudor King Of England Vii And Elizabeth Of York.
  • Henry VIII married Ann, Anne Boleyn, Catherine Aragon, Jane Seymour, and had children including Edward Vi, Elizabeth I Queen Of England Tudor, Mary I, Mary Tudor.
  • Henry VIII passed away in 1547 in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry VII
1457–1509
Birth Location: Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Elizabeth York
1465–1503
Birth Location: Westminster,City of Westminster,Greater London,England
EY

Spouses(s)

Anne Boleyn
1501–1536
Birth Location: Blickling Hall, Norfolk Or Hever Castle, Kent
AB
Catherine Aragon
1485–1536
Birth Location: Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Madrid, Espagne
CA
Jane Seymour
1508–1537
Birth Location: Swindon Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
JS

Children(s)

Edward VI
1537–1553
Birth Location: Hampton Court, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England
EV
Edward VI
1537–1553
Birth Location: Hampton Court Palace, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
EV
Mary I
1516–1558
Birth Location: Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
MI
Elizabeth Tudor
1533–1603
Birth Location: Greenwich Palace, London, London, England, United Kingdom
ET

Henry VIII's Ancestors

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Henry VIII
1491–1547
Birth Place: Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
Parents
Henry Tudor\ King of England VII
1457–1509
Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Elizabeth (of) York
1465–1503
Westminster,City of Westminster,Greater London,England
Grandparents
Edmund Tudor
1430–1456
Much Hadham Palace, Hertfordshire, Gb
Edward (Plantagenet\ King of England) IV
1442–1483
Rouen, Normandy, France
Elizabeth Woodville
1439–1492
Grafton Regis, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Owen Tudor
–1660
Catherine Valois
1401–1437
Richard York
1411–1460
Cecily Plantagenet
1415–1495
Richard *
1412–1469
Jacquette Bedford)
1416–1472
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles F
1368–1422
Elisabeth Valois
1369–1435
Edward Plantagenet
1442–1483
Cecily Plantagenet
1415–1495
René Sicilië
1408–1480
Isabelle Pont
1405–1453
Richard Woodville
1385–1442
Pierre Pol
1390–1433
Margherita Balzo
1394–1469

Henry VIII's Descendants

1.
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Henry VIII (28 June 1491–28 January 1547) m. Anne Boleyn (July 1501–19 May 1536) m. Catherine Aragon (1485–1536) m. Jane Seymour (1508–1537)
  1. 1. Edward VI 1537–1553
    1. 1. Mary (Magdalene) Stewart 1574–1619 m. James (VI King of Scot & England\ King of Great Britian James I of England and VI of Scotland. James VI King of Scotland James I) Charl 1566–1625
      1. 1. Robert (Stuart Stewart Prince of) Scotland 1602–1602
      2. 2. Henry (Frederick Stuart Prince of) Wales 1594–1612
      3. 3. Mary (Anne Mary Stuart\ Princess Mary Anne of \England\ Mary Anne of England \Stuart\ \Stuart, of Scotland and England Stuart) Princess 1605–1607
      4. 4. Margaret (Margaret Stuart\ \Stuart Stewart Princess of) Scotland 1598–1600
      5. 5. Sophia (Sophia Stuart\) \Stewart 1606–1606
      6. 6. Son (Prince Prince of England) Stewart 1603–1603
      7. 7. Charles (I Charles Ier King of England (1625\ The Martyr Károly King of England Knight of the Garter Duke of York King Charles the 1st of England) Scotl 1600–1649
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Stuart, Queen of) Bohemia 1596–1668 m. Frederick (IV Kurfurst Pflaz Von Der) Rhein 1574–1610 m. Friedrich (V von Wittelsbach Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Kürfürst von der Pfalz, König zu) Böhmen 1596–1632 m. Frederik (V van de) Palts 1596–1632 m. V Friedrich 1596– m. V Friedrich 1596– m. Frederik (V van de) Palts 1596–1632 m. Friedrich (Von Der) Pfalz 1596–1632 m. Frederick (V of the) Palatinate 1596–1632 m. Frederick V 1596–1632
        1. 1. Sophia (Ve Der Phfalz, Wittlesbach, House Of) Hanover 1630–1714 m. Ernest (augustus Elector, Vonbrubswick Luneburg Of) Hanover 1629–1698 m. Ernst (August Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg, Elector OH) Hannover 1629–1698 m. Ernest (Augustus) I 1629–1698
        2. 2. Friedrich (van PFALZ) SIMMERN 1596–1632
        3. 3. Elisabeth (Charlotte van PFALZ) SIMMERN 1597–1660
        4. 4. Louise (Juliana van PFALZ) SIMMERN 1594–1640
        5. 5. Elisabeth (Charlotte Van De) Palts 1597–1660
        6. 6. Friedrich (V Van De) Palts 1596–1632
        7. 7. Louise (Maria Louise Holladine Hollandine von der Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Pfalzgräfin bei) Rhein 1622–1709
        8. 8. Gustav (Adolphus Pfalz) Simmern 1632–1641
        9. 9. Elisabeth (Hervorden von Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Prinzessin von der Pfalz und) Böhmen 1618–1680
        10. 10. Karl (I Ludwig von der Pfalz Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Kurfürst von der) Pfalz 1617–1680
        11. 11. Henrietta (Pfalzi Maria von der Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Prinzessin von) Siebenbürgen 1626–1651
        12. 12. Johan (Philip Friederich von Pfalz-Simmern Pfalzgraf bei) Rhein 1627–1650
        13. 13. Ruprecht (Rupert Rhine\ \von Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmeren Pfalzgraf bei Rhein, Duke of) Cumberland 1619–1682
        14. 14. Charlotte (von der Pfalz Pfalz-Simmern, Wittelsbach Pfalzgräfin bei) Rhein 1628–1631
        15. 15. Ludwig (von Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Pfalzgraf bei) Rhein 1623–1624
        16. 16. Heinrich (Friedrich Kurprinz von der Pfalz-Simmern) Wittelsbach 1614–1629
        17. 17. Moritz (von der Pfalz Wittelsbach, Pfalz) prinz 1620–1652
        18. 18. Eduard (von der Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Prinz von der) Pfalz 1625–1663
        19. 19. Sophia (София Палатинска Simmern\ born Sophia Countess Palatine of Simmern \von der Pfalz Wittelsbach Kurfürstin zu) Braunschweig-Lüneburg 1630–1714
        20. 20. Charles Louis 1617–1680 m. Charlotte (von) Hessen-Kassel 1627–1686
        21. 21. Rupert (Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, Duke of Cumberland, Earl of) Holderness 1619–1682
        22. 22. Louise (Maria Louise Holladine Hollandine von der Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Pfalzgräfin bei) Rhein 1622–1709
        23. 23. Gustav (Adolphus Pfalz) Simmern 1632–1641
        24. 24. Elisabeth (Hervorden von Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Prinzessin von der Pfalz und) Böhmen 1618–1680
        25. 25. Karl (I Ludwig von der Pfalz Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Kurfürst von der) Pfalz 1617–1680
        26. 26. Henrietta (Pfalzi Maria von der Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Prinzessin von) Siebenbürgen 1626–1651
        27. 27. Johan (Philip Friederich von Pfalz-Simmern Pfalzgraf bei) Rhein 1627–1650
        28. 28. Charlotte (von der Pfalz Pfalz-Simmern, Wittelsbach Pfalzgräfin bei) Rhein 1628–1631
        29. 29. Ludwig (von Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Pfalzgraf bei) Rhein 1623–1624
        30. 30. Heinrich (Friedrich Kurprinz von der Pfalz-Simmern) Wittelsbach 1614–1629
        31. 31. Moritz (von der Pfalz Wittelsbach, Pfalz) prinz 1620–1652
        32. 32. Eduard (von der Pfalz-Simmern Wittelsbach, Pfalz-Simmern Prinz von der) Pfalz 1625–1663
        33. 33. Sophia (София Палатинска Simmern\ born Sophia Countess Palatine of Simmern \von der Pfalz Wittelsbach Kurfürstin zu) Braunschweig-Lüneburg 1630–1714
        34. 34. Eduard (Pfalzgraf von Pfalz) Simmern 1625–1663
        35. 35. Elisabeth (von Pfalz) Simmern 1618–1680
        36. 36. Heinrich (Friedrich von Pfalz) Simmern 1614–1629
        37. 37. Henrietta (Maria von Pfalz) Simmern 1626–1651
        38. 38. Louise (Hollandine von Pfalz) Simmern 1622–1709
        39. 39. Sophia (von Pfalz) Simmern 1630–1714
        40. 40. Karl (Ludwig Kurfürst von der) Pfalz 1617–1680
        41. 41. Rupert (von der) Pfalz 1619–1682
    2. 2. Elizabeth Tudor 1826– m. Thomas Hughes 1825–
      1. 1. Elizabeth Jones 1845–
      2. 2. Thomas Jones 1846– m. Mary Jones 1848–
      3. 3. Edward Jones 1848–
      4. 4. Anne Jones 1850–
      5. 5. Mary (Anne) Jones 1852–
      6. 6. Jonathan Hughes 1854–
      7. 7. Sarah Hughes 1857–
      8. 8. David (Tudor) Hughes 1861–
  2. 2. Edward VI 1537–1553 m. Mary (I Queen) Stuart 1542–1587
    1. 1. Princess (Elizabeth) Tudor 1552–1629
  3. 3. Mary I 1516–1558 m. Philip (II Spain) Habsburg 1527–1598
    1. 1. Isabella (Clara Eugenia) Habsburg 1556–1633 m. Albert (VII Archduke of) Austria 1559–1621
  4. 4. Elizabeth (I Queen of England) Tudor 1533–1603 m. Thomas Butler 1508–1582

Henry VIII's Timeline

13 Records

1491
28 June 1491
Birth of Henry VIII in Greenwich Palace, London, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
Greenwich Palace, London, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
1491
28 June 1491
Birth of Henry VIII in Greenwich Palace, Greenwich, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Greenwich Palace, Greenwich, Kent, England, United Kingdom
1491
28 June 1491
Birth of Henry VIII in Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
1509
11 June 1509
Age 18
Henry VIII was married In Grey Friars Ch., Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
Grey Friars Ch., Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
1533
25 January 1533
Age 42
Henry VIII was married in Whitehall Palace, Westminster, Middlesex, England / Palace O, London, England, United Kingdom
Whitehall Palace, Westminster, Middlesex, England / Palace O, London, England, United Kingdom
1536
20 May 1536
Age 45
Henry VIII was married in York, York, York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
York, York, York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1540
6 January 1540
Age 49
Henry VIII was married in Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
1547
28 January 1547
Age 56
Death of Henry VIII in Whitehall, Westminster, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
Whitehall, Westminster, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
1547
28 January 1547
Age 56
Death of Henry VIII in Palace of Whitehall, London, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
Palace of Whitehall, London, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
1547
28 January 1547
Age 56
Death of Henry VIII in Whitehall, London, London, England, United Kingdom
Whitehall, London, London, England, United Kingdom
1547
28 January 1547
Age 56
Death of Henry VIII in St James, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
St James, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
1786
19 Nov 1786
Age 295
Henry VIII was christened in Saint Michael,Barbadoes,Caribbean
Saint Michael,Barbadoes,Caribbean
1847
14 Aug 1847
Age 356
Henry VIII was baptized in England
England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 June 1491
    Event Place: Greenwich Palace, London, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Families of Historic Properties, 1222-1967

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 June 1491
    Event Place: Greenwich Palace, Greenwich, Kent, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 June 1491
    Event Place: Greenwich, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1847
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1786
    Event Place: Saint Michael,Barbadoes,Caribbean
    Record Source: Caribbean, Select Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 June 1509
    Event Place: Grey Friars Ch., Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 January 1533
    Event Place: Whitehall Palace, Westminster, Middlesex, England / Palace O, London, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 May 1536
    Event Place: York, York, York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 January 1540
    Event Place: Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 January 1547
    Event Place: Whitehall, Westminster, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 January 1547
    Event Place: Palace of Whitehall, London, Middlesex, London, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] UK and Ireland, Families of Historic Properties, 1222-1967

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 January 1547
    Event Place: Whitehall, London, London, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 January 1547
    Event Place: St James, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories
    [6] England, Extracted Parish and Court Records

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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