Question

date and short summary of Birth of Henry VIII

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Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491. He was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Initially, he was not expected to inherit the throne, but he became the king of England in 1509 after the death of his older brother, Arthur. Henry VIII is best known for his six marriages and his role in the English Reformation, which led to the Church of England breaking away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. His reign significantly shaped the course of English history.