Henry VIII's last wife was Catherine PARR, who was the sixth and final wife of the English King. She was a key figure in the political and religious landscape of England during the 16th century and was the first woman to publish under her own name. Catherine PARR was a strong advocate for the reformation of the Church of England and was a patron of many humanist scholars. She was also a successful author, publishing several books on religious topics. Her four-letter surname was PARR.