Historical portrait of Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England

Catherine

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The proud daughter of Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, Catherine of Aragon was raised from birth to be Queen of England. After the death of her first husband Prince Arthur, she married his brother Henry VIII and reigned as his queen for over twenty years. Despite her political acumen and unwavering faith, her failure to produce a male heir would eventually lead to one of history's most infamous royal divorces.

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