Catherine of Lancaster

31 March 1373 - 2 June 1418

House: Lancaster, Castile

Titles: Queen consort of Castile and León

Catherine of Lancaster, known in Castilian as Catalina, was the Queen of Castile through her marriage to King Henry III of Castile. She played a significant role in the governance of Castile, serving as regent from 1406 until 1418 during the minority of her son, John II of Castile.

She was born to John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, and Constance of Castile, making her a prominent figure in both English and Spanish royal lineages. Her regency was marked by her efforts to maintain stability and order in Castile during her son’s formative years.

Notable events

31 March 1373
Born at Hertford Castle, Hertfordshire, Kingdom of England.
9 October 1390
Became Queen consort of Castile and León through marriage to Henry III.
25 December 1406
Begins regency after the death of her husband, King Henry III.
1406-1418
Governed Castile as regent for her son, ensuring political stability.
2 June 1418
Died in Valladolid, Castile and León.
1418
Buried in the Cathedral of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha.

Other details

Death: Died at the age of 45 in Valladolid, Castile and León. Buried in the Cathedral of Toledo.

Reign: 16 years and 77 days

Children: John II of Castile, Catherine (Duchess of Villena), Maria (Queen of Aragon)

Marriages: Henry III, King of Castile

Parents: John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster and Constance of Castile

Sources

Compiled from various 3rd hand sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/