http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII%2C_of_England Catherine of Aragon

Queen 1509-1533

Divorced

 Catherine had various pregnancies, but only one surviving child, Queen Mary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII%2C_of_England Anne Boleyn

Queen 1533-1536

Executed

 Anne and Henry were married after she became pregnant.  Not producing a male heir, Anne was beheaded under charges of adultery and incest.  Queen Elizabeth was her daughter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII%2C_of_England Jane Seymour

Queen 1536-1537

Died in Child Birth

 Jane was said to be the wife Henry truly loved, as she provided him with a male heir.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII%2C_of_England Anne of Cleves

Queen Jan 1540- July 1540

Divorced

 Henry thought Anne to be too plain and domestic; he had their marriage annulled shortly after the ceremony.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII%2C_of_England Kathryn Howard

Queen 1540-1542

Executed

 At 19 years old, Kathryn brought youth and vivacity to the court.  She was arrested for adultery and was beheaded.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII%2C_of_England Katherine Parr

Queen 1543-1547

Widowed

 Katherine was known for her education and sensitive nature.  She nursed Henry through his failing health.

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