(Encyclopedia) Henry VIII, 1491–1547, king of England (1509–47), second son and successor of Henry VII.
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Country
Year of Entry
Afghanistan
1946
Albania
1955
Algeria
1962
Andorra
1993
Angola
1976
Antigua and Barbuda
1981
Argentina
1945
Armenia
1992…
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