Henry VIII, a Tudor king, is best known for his six marriages and the English Reformation. His quest for a male heir led to the Church of England's creation, breaking from the Catholic Church. This move transformed religious and political landscapes, leaving an enduring legacy.
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ZodiacCancer
ElementWater
BirthstonePearl / Alexandrite
Birth flowerRose / Honeysuckle
GenerationGreatest Generation or earlier
Next birthday21 days
Henry VIII of England quick facts
- Birthday: June 28, 1491
- Zodiac sign: Cancer
- Birthstone: Pearl / Alexandrite
- Birth flower: Rose / Honeysuckle
- Age: 55 years lived
- Date of death: January 28, 1547
- Profession: King
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Henry VIII was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 22 April 1509, and King of Ireland from 18 June 1542, until his death in 1547.
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