February 11, 1466 - Elizabeth of York is born to Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. She would eventually become Henry VII's queen and Henry VIII's mother.
February 11, 1503 - Elizabeth of York, suffering from a postpartum infection, died after giving birth to a daughter.
February 11, 1542 - Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's 5th queen, was confined in the Tower of London for treason against the King. She was executed three days later.
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He did not wast much time riding himself of Catherine Howard did he?!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tragic day. Poor Catherine she had no idea how serious things with Henry were until it was too late.
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