Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

World History

wykex2

(1 post)

1. Wykex2

Reply to Rowdyboy (Original post)

Tue Jan 31, 2012, 08:50 AM

Jan 2012

Catherine's wedding took place on 11 June 1509, seven years after Prince Arthur's death. She married Henry VIII, who had only just acceded to the throne, in a private ceremony at Greenwich Church. She was 23 years of age. The king was just days short of his 18th birthday.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Today is the birthday of Catherine of Aragon, wife of Henry VIII and mother of Mary I of England.... [View all] Rowdyboy Dec 2011 OP

Wykex2 wykex2 Jan 2012 #1

Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine. Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2012 #2

Her treatment at the hands of the English was shameful....In the years between Arthurs' death and Rowdyboy Apr 2012 #3