Katherine Willoughby was the most important heiress of her generation. Born in in 1519, she was the daughter of Katherine of Aragon's lifelong friend Maria de Salinas and 11th Baron Willoughby de Eresby. She was just 7 when her father died and, without a male heir, the Barony was granted to her. Her wardship sold to Charles Brandon, she was destined to become his son's bride. However, upon his wife's death he decided to marry the 14 year old Katherine himself!
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