Henry VIII of England
June 28, 1491 –January 28, 1547.
King of England from April 21, 1509 until his death.
Henry became morbidly obese and his health suffered, contributing to his death in 1547.
Besides ruling with considerable power, he also engaged himself as an author and composer.
Besides his six marriages, Henry VIII is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.
Henry became obsessed with having a son to carry out the thrown.
He did not believe a daughter was suited to be fit.
He finally received a son with his third wife, Jane Seymour.