Henry VIII
Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry is best known for his six marriages, and, in particular, his efforts to have his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) annulled. His disagreement with Pope Clement VII about such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority. He appointed himself Supreme Head of the Church of England and dissolved convents and monasteries, for which he was excommunicated. Henry is also known as "the father of the Royal Navy," as he invested heavily in the navy, increasing its size from a few to more than 50 ships, and established the Navy Board.
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| Full name at birth | Henry Tudor
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| Claim to fame | Besides his six marriages, Henry VIII is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.
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| Date of birth | 28 June 1491
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| Place of birth | Greenwich Palace, England
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| Date of death | 28 January 1547
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| Age | 55 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Palace of Whitehall, London, England
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| Cause of death | Septicemia
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| Resting place | St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire
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| Occupation | King of England
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