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Katherine of Aragon and the Veil.
- Source :
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Journal of Ecclesiastical History . Jul2015, Vol. 66 Issue 3, p509-523. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- According to several distinguished historians Katherine of Aragon could have averted the Henrician reformation by accepting Cardinal Campeggio's suggestion that she take vows of religion and enter a nunnery, thus facilitating her husband's remarriage. Here it is argued that, even if Katherine had agreed, the fulfilment of such a project would pose serious problems. Once he recognised the enormity of what the legate intended, Henry rapidly lost interest: his craving for an undisputed succession could hardly have been satisfied by adding a second potentially contentious papal bull to that which had allowed his first marriage. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00220469
- Volume :
- 66
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Ecclesiastical History
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 103557254
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022046913002583