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Henry VIII of England

Founder · Cambridge University Press · born July 7, 1491 · died 1547

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Henry VIII was King of England and Ireland from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.

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  1. 3Became Duke of YorkNovember 9, 1494
  2. 11Became Duke of CornwallOctober 1, 1502
  3. 11Became Prince of WalesFebruary 1, 1503
  4. ~43Founded Cambridge University Press1534

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