Today in history, August 14, 1479, the birth of Catherine of York:
"Catherine or Katherine of York (14 August 1479 – 15 November 1527) was the ninth child and sixth daughter of King Edward IV by his wife Elizabeth Woodville. From birth to death, she was daughter to Edward IV, sister to Edward V, niece to Richard III, sister-in-law to Henry VII and aunt to Henry VIII.
The daughter of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, Catherine of York was born at Eltham Palace in 1479.
During her early years, one potential husband for Catherine was John, Prince of Asturias, eldest son of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.
According to an agreement drawn up in 1487, Catherine would marry James Stewart, Duke of Ross, second son of James III. This agreement was nullified with the death of James III in 1488."
