Catherine Howard
fifth wife of Henry VIII of England
1523 — 1542
Quick Facts
Profession
fifth wife of Henry VIII of England
Born
January 1, 1523
Died
1542 (age ~19)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
lady-in-waiting, consort
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in LambethDied in Tower of London
1523
Born in Lambeth (1523-01-01)
1542
Died in Tower of London
About
Catherine Howard was Queen of England from July 1540 until November 1541 as the fifth wife of King Henry VIII. She was the daughter of Lord Edmund Howard and Joyce Culpeper, a first cousin to Anne Boleyn, and the niece of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk. Thomas Howard was a prominent politician at Henry's court. He secured her a place in the household of Henry's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, where Howard caught the King's interest. She married him on 28 July 1540 at Oatlands Palace in Surrey, just 19 days after the annulment of his marriage to Anne. Henry was 49, and it is widely accepted that Catherine was about 17 at the time of her marriage to him.
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Who is Catherine Howard?+
Catherine Howard was Queen of England from July 1540 until November 1541 as the fifth wife of King Henry VIII. She was the daughter of Lord Edmund Howard and Joyce Culpeper, a first cousin to Anne Boleyn, and the niece of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk. Thomas Howard was a prominent politician a
What does the name Catherine mean?+
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Catherine Howard born?+
Catherine Howard was born on January 1, 1523.
When did Catherine Howard die?+
Catherine Howard died in 1542, at approximately 19 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Catherine is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
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Catherine — January 1, 1523
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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