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Two - his second (Anne Boleyn) and his fifth (Kathryn Howard). Anne Boleyn was accused of witchcraft and Kathryn Howard was found guilty of adultery. Interestingly, the news that Kathryn Howard had another husband was brought by Henry VII's jester, as he was the only person who could get away with it.
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How many English kings beheaded wives?
Two of Henry VIII's queens were beheaded - but not by him personally. His second queen, Anne Boleyn (mother of Queen Elizabeth I) was beheaded, and his fifth queen, Katherine Howard was beheaded.
How many of Henry the 8th wives were killed by Henry?
At his instructions two of his wives were beheaded.
How many wives did Henry the eigtht have?
King Henry 8th had 6 wives. A good way on remembering how many wives and how they died is... Divorced, Beheaded, died, Divorced, Beheaded, survived.
How many wives did Henry the viii kill?
Two. Anne Boleyn was tried, convicted and executed for treason, witchcraft and incest. She was probably innocent. Catherine Howard was tried, convicted and executed for treason-- her treason was committing adultery with at least two men.
What happened to King Henry VIII's second and sixth wives?
Henry VIII's second wife Anne Boleyn was beheaded for high treason (which also included adultery and incest - she apparently slept with many different men, one even apparently being her own brother George Boleyn, who was also beheaded a few days after Anne was) on 19th May 1536!Hope that answers!
