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Henry was duke of york when he was a young boy, because he was second in line to the throne. Traditionally the first in line to the throne is named the prince of Wales, and the second is the duke of york. Henry VIII had an older brother, Arthur, so he was 2nd in line and not expected to become king. However Arthur died young and so Henry was the last son in the inheritance. When his father, Henry VII died, Henry became King Henry VIII and married his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon

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