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in history, 16 December 1485, a Spanish princess was born at the Archbishop’s Palace of Alcalá de Henares near Madrid. Daughter of the Catholic Monarchs, she would go on to be , first wife of Henry VIII and mother of England’s first Queen Regnant.

#OTD in history, 16 December 1485, a Spanish princess was born at the Archbishop’s Palace of Alcalá de Henares near Madrid. Daughter of the Catholic Monarchs, she would go on to be #CatherineofAragon, first wife of Henry VIII and mother of England’s first Queen Regnant.
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Although further details are yet undisclosed, this is already shaping to be an extraordinary find.

'The Family of and ,' photo courtesy of Dr. Emma Cahill Marrón. Colorized and enhanced by Tudor Extra.

Although further details are yet undisclosed, this is already shaping to be an extraordinary find. 

'The Family of #HenryVIII and #CatherineofAragon,' photo courtesy of Dr. Emma Cahill Marrón. Colorized and enhanced by Tudor Extra.
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Matilda ‘Maud’ Green (1492-1531), although relatively unknown in modern times, lived an extraordinary life and witnessed some of the greatest intrigues of the Tudor court.

Matilda ‘Maud’ Green (1492-1531), although relatively unknown in modern times, lived an extraordinary life and witnessed some of the greatest intrigues of the Tudor court. 

#thetudors #catherineparr #catherineofaragon #england #henryviii #anneboleyn #history #womenshistory
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On 2 October 1501, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Catherine of Aragon arrived in Plymouth. She went in procession to St Andrew’s church to give thanks for her safe arrival

On 2 October 1501, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Catherine of Aragon arrived in Plymouth. She went in procession to St Andrew’s church to give thanks for her safe arrival

#OTD #catherineofaragon #plymouth #tudor
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It is always thrilling to see Queen Catherine of Aragon & King Henry VIII’s emblems on the vast FitzJames Screen at nearby Steyning Church. Created between 1509-22, the sheer volume & prominence of Catherine’s pomegranates fills my heart with joy 💜👑

It is always thrilling to see Queen Catherine of Aragon & King Henry VIII’s emblems on the vast FitzJames Screen at nearby Steyning Church. Created between 1509-22, the sheer volume & prominence of Catherine’s pomegranates fills my heart with joy 💜👑 #CatherineofAragon
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in 1529, a pivotal moment occurred as Catherine of Aragon took center stage at the Blackfriars Legatine Court. 🗓️ On her knees, the Queen delivered a passionate speech, vehemently opposing the annulment of her marriage to Henry VIII.

#OnThisDay in 1529, a pivotal moment occurred as Catherine of Aragon took center stage at the Blackfriars Legatine Court. 🗓️ On her knees, the Queen delivered a passionate speech, vehemently opposing the annulment of her marriage to Henry VIII. #CatherineOfAragon #QueenSpeech
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