Which of Henry VIII's wives gave birth to the male heir he wanted?

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Which of Henry VIII's wives gave birth to the male heir he wanted?

In Tudor succession, securing a male heir was crucial to ensure the throne stayed with the king’s line. Jane Seymour is the wife who gave birth to Edward VI, Henry VIII’s male heir who later became king. Catherine of Aragon bore a daughter, Mary; Anne Boleyn bore Elizabeth; Catherine Howard did not have a surviving child who could inherit. So the birth of Edward VI from Jane Seymour best fits the goal Henry pursued.

In Tudor succession, securing a male heir was crucial to ensure the throne stayed with the king’s line. Jane Seymour is the wife who gave birth to Edward VI, Henry VIII’s male heir who later became king. Catherine of Aragon bore a daughter, Mary; Anne Boleyn bore Elizabeth; Catherine Howard did not have a surviving child who could inherit. So the birth of Edward VI from Jane Seymour best fits the goal Henry pursued.

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