Catherine of Aragon
Catherine was the daugher of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, and the first wife of Henry VIII of England. Her refusal to go quietly when Henry sought to annul their marriage and the political connections that bolstered her position played a significant role in Henry's break with the Catholic Church.
Catherine of Aragon
This profile of Catherine includes basic facts and dates as well as links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This profile of Catherine includes basic facts and dates as well as links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Catherine of Aragon in Print
Biographical works and fiction about Henry VIII's first wife and queen.
Biographical works and fiction about Henry VIII's first wife and queen.
The Tudor Dynasty - A History in Portraits
This gallery of Tudor monarchs, their families, and figures important to the dynasty offers an introductory narrative history and links to further information.
This gallery of Tudor monarchs, their families, and figures important to the dynasty offers an introductory narrative history and links to further information.
Catherine of Aragon
Three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Three-page article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon
Very nicely presented, thorough biography of Catherine is accompanied by photos from the PBS series with David Starkey.
Very nicely presented, thorough biography of Catherine is accompanied by photos from the PBS series with David Starkey.
Katharine of Aragon
Extensive, accessible biography by Marilee Cody at her Tudor England website includes portraits and links to primary sources.
Extensive, accessible biography by Marilee Cody at her Tudor England website includes portraits and links to primary sources.
Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England
Fairly brief biography by Brian Frable, Paul Lindenmuth and Alexandra L. George at Kings College, PA, includes an annotated bibliography.
Fairly brief biography by Brian Frable, Paul Lindenmuth and Alexandra L. George at Kings College, PA, includes an annotated bibliography.
Timeline: Catherine of Aragon
Extensive, detailed chronology at History on the Net includes links to a java word search and a quick (timed) quiz.
Extensive, detailed chronology at History on the Net includes links to a java word search and a quick (timed) quiz.
Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536)
An excerpt from Emery Walker's "Historical Portraits" (1909), at Britannia Internet Magazine.
An excerpt from Emery Walker's "Historical Portraits" (1909), at Britannia Internet Magazine.
Catherine of Aragon - Humble and Loyal
Concise biography by Lara Eakins at her Tudor History site.
Concise biography by Lara Eakins at her Tudor History site.
Letters Written by the Six Wives of Henry VIII
Includes five letters by Catherine: one to her father; one to Henry while their marriage was still solid; one to her daughter; one to the Imperial ambassador; and her last, tragic letter to her ex-husband, the King.
Includes five letters by Catherine: one to her father; one to Henry while their marriage was still solid; one to her daughter; one to the Imperial ambassador; and her last, tragic letter to her ex-husband, the King.
The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon by JA Froude
Chapter Four of this 1891 publication is excerpted at Marilee Cody's Tudor England site.
Chapter Four of this 1891 publication is excerpted at Marilee Cody's Tudor England site.