King Henry VIII of England is born, who was the central character in The Tudors TV show.
Henry VIII ascends to the throne of England following the death of his father Henry VII.
Henry VIII marries Catherine of Aragon, his brother's widow, initiating the series of events leading to the English Reformation.
Henry VIII seeks annulment from Catherine of Aragon which ultimately leads to the break from the Roman Catholic Church.
Henry VIII secretly marries Anne Boleyn after the annulment is granted.
Parliament passes the Act of Supremacy declaring Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church of England.
Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn, is executed on charges of treason and adultery.
Henry VIII marries Jane Seymour, who later gives birth to his only male heir.
Edward VI, only legitimate son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, is born.
Jane Seymour dies shortly after childbirth.
Henry VIII orders the dissolution of monasteries across England, England's break with Rome deepens.
Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves but the marriage is annulled shortly after.
Henry VIII marries Catherine Howard, his fifth wife.
Catherine Howard is executed for adultery.
Henry VIII marries Catherine Parr, his sixth and final wife.
King Henry VIII dies, marking the end of his reign and beginning succession by Edward VI.
Henry VIII pursues an annulment from Catherine of Aragon after she fails to produce a male heir, leading to growing tensions with the Catholic Church.
Henry VIII breaks ties with the Roman Catholic Church and declares himself Supreme Head of the Church of England to facilitate his annulment and remarriage.
Jane Seymour gives birth to Edward, securing a male heir for the Tudor dynasty.
