As the King’s Great Matter dragged on, Henry VIII hoped to wear down Catherine’s resolve by keeping her away from her daughter (though at some…
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This was quite a day for Cardinal Wolsey! He really thought he was golden right about now…. A bit of context: in April 1528 (more…
This was a devastating day for Henry VIII. On January 1, after only eighteen months of marriage Catherine of Aragon had given birth to their…
This was a phenomenal speech, Catherine’s chance to plead her case before the world. And she did. Masterfully. Some context: the “King’s Great Matter” started…
The First Act of Succession (at the time referred to only as the “Act of Succession”) was a key step in Henry’s repudiation of Catherine…
The reign of Charles V was a momentous era for Spain, indeed, all of Europe. It was also especially momentous for England: it was entirely…
September 25, 1534 – Death of Pope Clement VII, the man who refused to annul Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Read more on www.janetwertman.com
April 9, 1533 – A Deputation Informs Catherine of Aragon of her New Title. Not that she ever accepted it…Read more on www.janetwertman.com
April 2, 1502 – Prince Arthur dies, leaving Catherine of Aragon a sixteen-year-old widow. Read more on www.janetwertman.com
In 1489, Henry VII had reigned for only four years. To solidify his somewhat shaky hold on the throne, he sought to arrange an illustrious…