# Slate Soundbites for Sept 28 2026

> King Henry VIII's longest marriage duration revealed.
- Title: Slate Soundbites for Sept 28 2026 · Slate Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: King Henry VIII's longest marriage duration revealed. King Henry VIII married his sixth wife for the longest period of time according to historical records.
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- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/life/2026/09/slate-soundbites-for-september-28-2026.html?via=rss
- Author: Jenny Fey
- Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: king henry viii, september 28 2026, soundbites, marriage duration, historical records
## King Henry VIII
King Henry VIII married six wives across his reign.
## Marriage Duration
His longest marriage lasted 18 years and 11 months.
## Sixth Wife
He married his sixth wife, Catherine Howard, for the longest duration.
## Historical Records
Historical records indicate the marriage lasted 18 years and 11 months.
## Marriage Period
The marriage period began in 1540 and ended in 1553.
## Key takeaway

King Henry VIII married his sixth wife for the longest period of time according to historical records.