Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death.He was Lord, and later assumed the Kingship, of Ireland, and continued the nominal claim by English monarchs to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, succeeding his father, Henry VII.enry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death.