534 years ago today, on June 28, 1491 (May 22, 1491 in the lunar calendar), King Henry VIII of England was born. Henry VIII (June 28, 1491-January 28, 1547) was the second son of Henry VII of England and the second king of the Tudor Dynasty. He succeeded to the throne on April 22, 1509. He was also the Lord of Ireland and later became King of Ireland. Henry VIII introduced Protestantism into England through the Reformation. He passed some important bills to separate the Church of England from the Holy See, became the highest religious leader in England, and dissolved the monastery, which brought the power of the British royal family to its peak. Although it is said that Henry VIII became a Protestant before his death, he advocated Catholic rituals and dogmas throughout his life. His descendants Edward VI and Elizabeth I continued to pursue reforms. However, his daughter Mary I restored Catholic status during the reign of his daughter. He had six marriages and had two wives beheaded on his orders. Comment: During his reign, he incorporated Wales into England.