1485–1536
Catherine of Aragon
First wife of Henry VIII of England
50years old at death
18,293days lived
16%of the people on this site died younger
Catherine of Aragon was born on 16 December 1485 and died on 17 January 1536, aged 50 years and 32 days. That is 18,293 days in all.
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Also born on 16 December
- Ludwig van BeethovenGerman composer · 1770–182756 yrs
- Jane AustenAuthor, novelist, writer · 1775–181741 yrs
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- George SantayanaSpanish-American philosopher · 1863–195288 yrs
Famous people born on 16 December
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