Papal dispensation for marriage of Henry, Prince of Wales and Catherine of Aragon

Historical Context Note

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Pope Julius II grants a dispensation allowing marriage between Henry, Prince of Wales and Catherine of Aragon. This was necessary because Catherine had previously been married to Henry's elder brother Arthur. The couple were married in 1509.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Papal dispensation for marriage of Henry, Prince of Wales and Catherine of Aragon". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14085, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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