On this day in history 1536, Catherine of Aragon died. The first wife of Henry VIII and mother to future queen Mary I, Catherine was known for her piety, intelligence and apptitude for foreign affairs. She died at Kimbolton Castle where she had beem exiled after refusing to divorce Henry. Her body was examined post mortem and a large black growth was found on her heart. This growth was attributed to poisoning, but most modern medical experts believe it to be evidence of cancer. Catherine went to her death as a devout Catholic despite the winds of religious change and declared that she was Henry's lawful and true wife. She was fifty years old.
What kind of cancer? Do you know where she is buried?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, that is impossible to know as biopsies were not invented during this time period.
DeleteOops, my apologies. Catherine is buried at Peterborough Abbey
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