Which wife was Henry VIII's second wife?

Which wife was Henry VIII's second wife?

• A. Catherine of Aragon
• B. Anne Boleyn
• C. Jane Seymour
• D. Anne of Cleves

Answer: (B)

Anne Boleyn is Henry VIII’s second wife. He first married Catherine of Aragon, but their marriage was not annulled by the Catholic Church, leading Henry to break with Rome and marry Anne in 1533. Anne gave him a daughter, Elizabeth I, and her marriage to Henry helped propel England’s break from Catholic authority. She remained queen consort until 1536, when she was executed. The other names listed were his first, third, and fourth wives, respectively.

Anne Boleyn is Henry VIII’s second wife. He first married Catherine of Aragon, but their marriage was not annulled by the Catholic Church, leading Henry to break with Rome and marry Anne in 1533. Anne gave him a daughter, Elizabeth I, and her marriage to Henry helped propel England’s break from Catholic authority. She remained queen consort until 1536, when she was executed. The other names listed were his first, third, and fourth wives, respectively.