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She should have been king

In the past, male rules were always the center of attention, and of course, the females were overlooked. Women were better politicians, decision makers, advisors, and better rulers than their husbands. Among those women was Catherine (Katharine) of Aragon. In this essay, I will talk about this particular woman’s character, personality, family background, marriage, how she shaped English history, and what influence she had on England and its people.
Catherine’s birth took place on December 16, 1485, at Alcala de Henares, in the archbishop of Toledo’s palace. Catherine was born to parents, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile. Her mother and father’s marriage had a very powerful effect on Europe. Their marriage changed Spanish history because it united the Kingdom of Spain and this resulted in successfully getting rid of the Moors from Granada. Catherine was only 3 years old when her parents decided she would marry Arthur Prince of Wales. The contract was signed...

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