Catherine of Aragon

Full Name: Catalina de Aragón
Profession: Spanish Princess, Queen of England

Nationality:

Why Famous: Married Henry VIII after first husband Arthur, Henry's brother, died. The subsequent divorce led to the Reformation in England and schism with Rome.

Born: December 16, 1485
Birthplace: Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Died: January 7, 1536 (aged 50)

Articles on Catherine of Aragon

A Son, A Son – My Wife For A Son!
Henry VIII, who became King of England on this day in history, disposed of two wives in his quest for a son and heir – and was to marry four others.
April 21, 1509

Married Life

1501-10-15 Heir to the English throne Prince Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon
1509-06-11 King Henry VIII (17) of England marries first wife Catherine of Aragon (23), widow of his brother Arthur
1533-05-23 King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pope