Catherine Parr
sixth wife of Henry VIII; final queen consort of the House of Tudor
1512 — 1548
Quick Facts
Profession
sixth wife of Henry VIII; final queen consort of the House of Tudor
Born
August 1, 1512
Died
1548 (age ~36)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, lady-in-waiting, consort
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in KendalDied in Sudeley Castle
1512
Born in Kendal (1512-08-01)
1543
PositionConsort of England (1543–1547)
1548
Died in Sudeley Castle
About
Catherine Parr was Queen of England and Ireland as the last of the six wives of King Henry VIII from their marriage on 12 July 1543 until Henry's death on 28 January 1547. Catherine was the final queen consort of the House of Tudor, and outlived Henry by a year and eight months. With four husbands, she is the most-married English queen. She was the first woman in England to publish in print an original work under her own name in the English language.
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Who is Catherine Parr?+
Catherine Parr was Queen of England and Ireland as the last of the six wives of King Henry VIII from their marriage on 12 July 1543 until Henry's death on 28 January 1547. Catherine was the final queen consort of the House of Tudor, and outlived Henry by a year and eight months. With four husbands,
What does the name Catherine mean?+
The name Catherine means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Catherine Parr born?+
Catherine Parr was born on August 1, 1512.
When did Catherine Parr die?+
Catherine Parr died in 1548, at approximately 36 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 — August 1, 1512
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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My grandmother kept your portrait on the wall until the day she died.
— a subject
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
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