On June 11, 1509, King Henry VIII of England married the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon—his sister-in-law. WBEZ history blogger John Schmidt fills us in on this day in history. (Photo: Wikimedia ...
Catherine of Aragon was the first of Henry VIII’s six wives, serving as a true companion and inspiration to the young king. Notably, she rode into battle while heavily pregnant and achieved victory.
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