Catherine Parr

Queen consort of Henry VIII of England

Catherine Parr - Queen consort of Henry VIII of England
Born

None
None years ago

Died

September 5th, 1548
476 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Catherine Parr served as the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII of England. She provided care for the king and played a significant role in the education of his children. She was a patron of the arts and an advocate for the Protestant Reformation. Parr published a book titled 'Prayers or Meditations', which is notable as one of the earliest published works by an English woman. Her marriage to Henry VIII marked the last chapter of the Tudor dynasty's tumultuous history.

Served as the last wife of Henry VIII

Authored 'Prayers or Meditations'

Supported the Protestant Reformation

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