Arthur, Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales, Earl of Chester and Duke of Cornwall
Arthur Tudor (19 or 20 September 1486 - 2 April 1502) was the oldest son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.
Arthur | |
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Prince of Wales Duke of Cornwall | |
Prince of Wales Duke of Cornwall | |
Reign | 20 September 1486 - 2 April 1502 |
Created | 29 November 1489 |
Predecessor | Edward of Middleham, Prince of Wales |
Successor | Henry Tudor |
Monarch | Henry VII of England |
Born | Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales 19/20 September 1486 Winchester Cathedral Priory, Winchester, England |
Died | 2 April 1502 Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, England | (aged 15)
Burial | 25 April 1502 Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, England |
Spouse | |
House | Tudor |
Father | Henry VII of England |
Mother | 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 of Aragon.
The seat prepared for Prince Arthur can be seen in StMarys Priory Church Abergavenny The Tudor rose , Prince of Wales feathers can be seen under The Royal stall with ornamented canopy , dating from 1501.The stall for Catherine can be viewed opposite