History of Europe

Who were the siblings of henry viii?

King Henry VIII had several siblings, including:

1. Arthur, Prince of Wales: He was Henry's older brother and the heir apparent to the English throne. Unfortunately, Arthur died in 1502 at the age of 15, leaving Henry as the new heir.

2. Margaret Tudor: She was Henry's older sister and the Queen of Scotland. She married King James IV of Scotland and had several children, including King James V of Scotland and Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox.

3. Mary Tudor: She was Henry's younger sister and the Queen of France. She married King Louis XII of France, but he died shortly after their marriage. She later married Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.

4. Elizabeth Tudor: She was Henry's younger sister and lived in England but never became queen. She was known for her beauty and musical talent.

5. Edmund Tudor, Duke of Somerset: He was Henry's younger half-brother but died during infancy.

6. Katherine Tudor: She was Henry's younger half-sister but also died in infancy.

7. Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset: He was Henry's illegitimate son with Elizabeth Blount. Although recognized by his father, he died in 1536 at the age of 17.

8. Mary Fitzroy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset: She was Henry's illegitimate daughter with Elizabeth Blount. She died in infancy.

9. Catherine Carey: She was Henry's illegitimate daughter with Mary Boleyn. Henry did not acknowledge her as his daughter, but she was raised in the royal court.