This Day in History: 1509-04-21
On this day in 1509 Henry VII died of tuberculoses and is succeeded by his son King Henry VIII of England. Henry VIII is one of the most famous Kings of England and he would also become King of Wales after the legal union through the Laws in Wales acts of 1535 and 1542. He is famous for having six wives and the creation of the Church of England which made it possible. He reined as King until his death on the 28th of January 1547 and on that day his son Edward VI succeeded to the throne.
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