THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Henry VIII of England

King of England from 1509 to 1547 (1491–1547)

Henry VIII of England was born on July 7, 1491 in Greater London, United Kingdom and died on February 7, 1547, aged 55.

Born

July 7, 1491

Henry VIII of England died aged 55.

Died: February 7, 1547

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Greater London, United Kingdom
Birthplace detail
Born at Palace of Placentia
Professions
monarch, composer
Citizenship
Kingdom of England

More about Henry VIII of England

Zodiac sign
Cancer

Family

Sibling
Elizabeth Tudor
Child
Edward VI of England
Child
Catherine Carey
Father
Henry VII of England
Sibling
Edmund Tudor, Duke of Somerset
Child
Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset
Spouse
Catherine Parr
Child
Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon
Child
Elizabeth I of England
Child
Mary I
Spouse
Catherine Howard
Partner
Elizabeth Blount
Sibling
Margaret Tudor
Child
Richard Edwardes
Spouse
Ana Bolena
Spouse
Catherine of Aragon
Partner
Mary Boleyn
Mother
Elizabeth of York
Sibling
Arthur, Prince of Wales
Spouse
Anne of Cleves
Partner
Anne Stafford, Countess of Huntingdon
Sibling
Katherine Tudor
Child
Henry, Duke of Cornwall
Spouse
Jane Seymour
Sibling
Mary Tudor

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Questions people ask

How old was Henry VIII of England when they died?

Henry VIII of England died aged 55.

When is Henry VIII of England’s birthday?

Henry VIII of England’s recorded birthday is July 7.

Where was Henry VIII of England born?

Henry VIII of England was born in Greater London, United Kingdom.

When did Henry VIII of England die?

Henry VIII of England died on February 7, 1547.