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Arthur (Prince of Wales)
| Born | 20 September 1486 | Born At | |
| Died | 2 April 1502 | Buried At | Worcester Cathedral |
| Father | Henry (VII, King of England 1485-1509) | Mother | Elizabeth (of York) |
| Born | 20 September 1486 / |
| Died | 2 April 1502 / Worcester Cathedral |
Arthur was the eldest son of King Henry VII and his wife, Elizabeth of York. He was born at Winchester. Arthur was very well educated and taught partially by John Rede, an important member of court and Member of Parliament. Even though he was still a young child marriage negotiations were begun between himself and Catherine of Aragon as early as 1488. Catherine was a year older than Arthur, being born in late 1485. After several years of delay the marriage proposals were finally agreed and in May 1501 Catherine left her home to travel to England. After several months of travelling Catherine arrived at Plymouth on October 2nd, 1501. The pair were married at St. Paul's Cathedral on Novermber 14th of the same year. It was at Ludlow Castle that they set up their court. Arthur had suffered from health problems as a child and was not as strong as his younger brother Henry, the future King Henry VIII, and in the early months of 1502 at the age of fifteen he died before the marriage to Catherine was consummated.
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Arthur (Prince of Wales) (b.1486 - d.1502)
+Catherine (of Aragon, Queen of England) (b.1485 - d.1536)
+Catherine (of Aragon, Queen of England) (b.1485 - d.1536)
Arthur (Prince of Wales) (b.1486 - d.1502)
+Catherine (of Aragon, Queen of England) (b.1485 - d.1536)
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1486
Elizabeth of York gave birth to a son which was named Arthur and was heir to the English throne. The child was born several weeks early.
1501 (Age: 15yrs)
At a meeting at Calais the terms of the marriage bewteen Arthur, Prince of Wales and Catherine of Aragon were finally agreed.
Catherine of Aragon finally arrived at Plymouth in preparation for her marriage to Prince Arthur after several months of travelling.
After several days of celebration and reception Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon were married at St. Paul's Cathedral. ¹
1502 (Age: 16yrs)
Prince Arthur took up his position as governor of the Welsh Marches and moved to Ludlow Castle. He was accompanied by his wife Catherine of Aragon.
Prince Arthur fell ill at Ludlow with consumption, an illness that he seems to have suffered from a lot during his life. The illness was severe and he died.
The title of Duke of Cornwall was transferred to Prince Henry after the death of Arthur. The title is normally given to the eldest son of the reigning monarch or their sons.
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