Queens Podcast

Catherine Parr, part 1

Queens Podcast

Show Notes

Can you believe we've finally made it to the final wife of Henry VIII? It's finally time for Catherine Parr's story! In this episode, we get to know Catherine and learn about her upbringing and her role model mother, Maude. Fun fact: Catherine Parr was named after Catherine of Aragon. So Henry VIII's last wife is named after his first wife. Neat-o.

Also in this episode, we learn about Catherine's life as a country lady and how she dealt with the infamous Pilgrimage of Grace. Then, of course, we end with Henry VIII entering the chat. Enjoy!

For more from us in this time period, check out our Spotify playlist, Tudor Women.

Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 04:07 Catherine Parr's Early Life 13:05 Catherine Parr's First Marriage 21:26 Life as a Widow and Second Marriage 25:50 Meet Husband Number Two: Lord Latimer 29:15 The Pilgrimage of Grace 39:27 Moving to London 44:34 Henry VIII's Search for a New Wife 49:19 Catherine Parr: The Reluctant Queen

Some sources:

https://tudorqueen6.com/2023/03/22/the-queens-mother-lady-maud-parr/

https://www.amazon.com/Catherine-Parr-Widow-Mother-Survivor/dp/1445603837

https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/s3-49-katherine-parr/id389246402?i=1000604627907

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