Death of Henry VIII
Death of Henry VIII at Whitehall Palace.
Role range: 1509-1547
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Henry VIII Biography and Timeline — Page 27
Follow Henry VIII through 1,046 dated historical records for England.
Henry VIII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
1,046Distinct records
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1547–1553Years on this page
1547
Will
The will takes effect after Henry VIII dies, leaving the Crown to Edward VI under a regency council.
Role range: 1509-1547
Dissolution of Parliament
Henry VIIIs 9th Parliament closes, final Parliament of reign
Role range: 1509-1547
Death of Henry VIII
News of Henry VIII's death is publicly released after being kept secret for three days.
Role range: 1509-1547
1553
Sinking of Henry Grace à Dieu - Woolwich Fire
Henry Grace à Dieu, also called Great Harry, was accidentally destroyed by fire at Woolwich on 25 August 1553.
Sinking of Henry Grace à Dieu
Accidentally destroyed by fire
Records, sources and methodology
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