Surname: Tudor Forename(s): Henry b. 28 June 1491. d. 28 January 1547. Nationality: English. VIAF.
English monarch (1509-1547). Second surviving son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.
Led the English Reformation by separating the Church of England from papal authority
following the annulment of his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Noted for his
six marriages. Succeeded by his son Edward VI. Father of Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth
Biographical information: ODNB. (SCM, CC)