Historical Events tagged with "catherine howard"

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Crime & Law

Catherine Howard Executed for Adultery

February 13th, 1542 483 years ago

Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, was executed for adultery in the Tower of London. Accused of being unfaithful to the king, she was found guilty and executed by beheading. Her affair with Thomas Culpeper, a courtier, was a key factor in her downfall. The execution was part of Henry's pattern of severe responses to perceived treachery, particularly in the context of marital fidelity, ultimately leading to the loss of a young and vibrant queen.

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Politics & Government

Henry VIII Marries Catherine Howard

July 28th, 1540 484 years ago

Henry VIII married Catherine Howard at Hampton Court Palace. This union took place shortly after the annulment of his marriage to Anne of Cleves. Catherine, 17 years old, was a lady-in-waiting to Anne and captured the king’s attention with her youthful beauty. Their marriage was celebrated with great pomp and circumstance, marking Henry's fifth matrimony as he continued his quest for a male heir.

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