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How were Henry VIII of England and Charles V related?

Charles V was the fourth cousin of Henry VIII of England.

Their nearest shared ancestor was John of Gaunt.

That is only the shortest of 8 separate lines of descent between them.

The line between them

  1. Henry VIII of England 1491–1547
  2. Elizabeth of York 1466–1503
  3. Edward IV of England 1442–1483
  4. Cecily Neville, Duchess of York 1415–1495
  5. Joan Beaufort, Countess of Westmorland 1379–1440
  6. John of Gaunt 1340–1399
  7. Catherine of Lancaster 1373–1418
  8. John II of Castile 1405–1454
  9. Isabella I of Castile 1451–1504
  10. Juana I of Castile 1479–1555
  11. Charles V 1500–1558