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Find a Grave Memorial ID: 6894. Source citation. British Royalty. Eldest son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, he was named after the legendary King Arthur as a symbol of Henry's high hopes for the rebirth of English greatness and to emphasize the Tudor family's links to Wales. Arthur was never a robust child, but the hopes for the future of ...
Arthur, Prince of Wales. Arthur, Prince of Wales (19/20 September 1486 – 2 April 1502), was the eldest son of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, and an older brother to the future King Henry VIII. He was Duke of Cornwall from birth, and he was created Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in 1489.
May 24, 2022 · The Cause of Prince Arthur Tudor's Death Remains a Medical Mystery The Prince of Wales's unexpected passing changed the course of European history, but we still don't know exactly how he died.
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Aug 31, 2016 · We know about Arthur’s funeral because a royal herald, one William Colbarne or Colbourne (the York Herald) wrote a first hand account. Being Henry VII’s son there is also a detailed account of the cost of the funeral. A chantry where prayers could be said for Arthur’s soul was built two years after the prince’s death.
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Jul 30, 2016 · Very quickly after death around 7pm on 2 April 1502, Arthur’s corpse was disembowelled, embalmed and dressed with as many sweet spices as could be obtained in Ludlow. Speed was of the essence since Arthur was thought to have died from a contagious disease. Arthur’s deep connection to Ludlow was shown by the decision to hold his funeral in ...
Apr 2, 2020 · On this day in Tudor history, 2nd April 1502, Arthur, Prince of Wales, son and heir of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, died at Ludlow Castle in the Welsh Marches. He was just fifteen years old, and had only been married to the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon for four and a half months. Arthur was laid to rest in Worcester Cathedral.
Apr 2, 2016 · Go To Comment. On 2nd April 1502, Arthur Tudor, eldest son of King Henry VII, died at Ludlow Castle. He was just fifteen years old and had been married for less than five months. Arthur Tudor had married Katherine of Aragon, daughter of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. King Henry VII had worked hard for several years ...
