Full Name: Catalina de Aragón
Profession: Spanish Princess, Queen of England
Nationality:
Spanish
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
Articles and Photos
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, 1509Defender of the Faith Henry Rejects Rome
A Pope awarded the title Defender of the Faith to King Henry VIII on this day for staunchly defending the Pontiff’s values. But there was to be an ironic twist.
October 11, 1521Execution of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn is beheaded after a four day show trial
May 19, 1536Thomas Cromwell Backs The Wrong Horse
Thomas Cromwell became chief advisor to King Henry VIII and led the hunt for a new royal wife. Unfortunately for him he championed the cause of Anne of Cleves.
August 22, 1540Bloody Mary, England’s Most Hated Queen
Queen Mary I, the first woman to rule England in her own right, lost respect and was called Bloody Mary by burning hundreds of religious opponents at the stake.
November 17, 1558
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
Historical Events
- 1529-06-21 Queen Catherine Of England [Catherine of Aragon] speaks against her marriage's annulment at the Blackfriars Legatine Court
Anne Boleyn
Anne Stuart
Livia
Maria Theresa of Spain
Mary, Queen of Scots
Queen Victoria