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These Surprising Facts Make The Six Wives Of Henry VIII Extra Relatable

Catherine Howard Loved a Good Time

Portrait often attributed as Catherine Howard, fifth wife of King Henry VIII
Portrait debated to be Catherine Howard, c. 1540-1545. Public Domain.

Catherine Howard had little interest in academics or religion. She could read and write, but didn’t show intellectual curiosity. Her personality was vivacious and fun-loving.  She loved to dance, flirt, play music, play games, and buy new clothes.

Catherine preferred risqué French fashions, much like her cousin Anne Boleyn, and Henry indulged her. Henry was happy to spoil his pretty, young wife. But she had attention issues. Reportedly she never really focused on one thing for too long before her mind started to wander. She would even interrupt her beloved dancing lessons to goof off.

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