Henry VIII

Year Start 1509
Year End 1547
Date of Birth 28th June 1491
Date of Death 28th January 1547

King Henry VIII is arguably the most well-known king of England. Famous for beheading his wives, of which he had six, King Henry VIII also had several children.

King Henry VIII spent his days spending the riches that his father had made for the country. Henry also argued a lot with the Pope and created the 'Church of England', of which he was made the head.