Arthur, Prince of Wales facts for kids
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Arthur Tudor (19 or 20 September 1486 - 2 April 1502) was the oldest son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.
As the oldest son, Arthur was to be King of England after the death of his father. In 1501, he married Catherine of Aragon, a princess from Spain. He died a few months later. His younger brother, Henry, became heir to the throne. After Henry became king in 1509, he married Arthur's widow, Catherine.
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The family of Henry VII, depicted on an illuminated page.
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A Flemish tapestry depicting Arthur and Catherine's court.
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1496 Portrait by Juan de Flandes thought to be of 11-year-old Catherine. She resembles her sister Joanna of Castile.
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Prince Arthur, depicted on a stained glass window at Great Malvern.
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