|Henry VIII was born in 1491 and died in 1547. He became king of England in April 1509. His reign ended when he died in 1547. Henry VIII is most known for founding the Church of England. | |Henry VIII was born in 1491 and died in 1547. He became king of England in April 1509. His reign ended when he died in 1547. Henry VIII is most known for founding the Church of England. |