In 1967, Mary M. Luke wrote the first book of her Tudor trilogy, Catherine the Queen which portrayed her and the tumultuous era of English history through which she lived.

Dec 12, 2025 · Catherine of Aragon (1485–1536) was the first wife of King Henry VIII of England. The refusal of Pope Clement VII to annul Henry’s marriage to Catherine triggered the break between …

Oct 23, 2025 · Catherine of Aragon's legacy is not just that of a failed queen, but of a woman of extraordinary fortitude who stood by her principles until the very end, forever etching her name into …

Apr 14, 2020 · Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536 CE) was a Spanish princess who famously became the Queen of England and the first wife of Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE).

Henry and Katherine were devoted to each other for many years and as Queen, Katherine emerged as a popular and respected Queen Consort. In fact, Henry trusted Katherine to act as regent while he was …

Mar 16, 2025 · As a daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, she played a crucial role in securing alliances with Tudor England. Catherine’s role in the politics of Europe was decided …

Catherine and Henry VIII were married on June 11th, 1509. Henry was then crowned on June 24th, which made Catherine, Queen of England. Catherine was very much an ideal queen. She was …