Catherine howard birth date and death

Her name is sometimes written as Katheryn Howard. Additionally, Anne Boleyn , Queen Consort from to , was her first cousin once removed. From to , Catherine Howard ruled as Queen of England. However, the two were only married for a short time before the king learned of her premarital affairs and had his queen sentenced to death. After less than two years of marriage, Catherine Howard was executed for treason and beheaded.

How old was catherine howard when she died

Her father was the son of Thomas Howard, the 2nd Duke of Norfolk. He was an aristocrat who spent most of his life in constant need of money. As a result, he sent Howard to live with her step-grandmother, and consequently, young Catherine Howard did not have a stable home as she grew up. She lived for a time at Lambeth Palace, a dormitory crowded with other young girls.

Her studies involved writing, reading, and music. It is believed that Catherine Howard admired luxury, and had little supervision. Around the age of 12, she became entangled with Henry Manox, her music teacher.