In 16th century, who was the first known female ambassador in European history?

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In 16th century, who was the first known female ambassador in European history?

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Last updated May 24 2023.
Originally posted May 23 2023 12:00 PM.

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Catherine of Aragon was ambassador of the Aragonese Crown to England from 1507. She married King Henry VIII in 1509, having previously been wed to Henry's brother Prince Arthur.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Aragon

May 23 2023, 12:13 PM

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Catherine of Aragon. After the death of Prince Arthur a few months into their marriage, she acted as ambassador to England (official in 1507). She married Henry VIII (Arthur's younger brother) in 1509 becoming Queen consort.

May 23 2023, 12:10 PM

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Catherine of Aragon.
In 1507 Catherine's father, Ferdinand II, appointed her as ambassador to England.
At the time, Catherine, was a widow, as her husband Arthur had died earlier.
She subsequently married Henry VIII, Arthur's brother, and was the mother of future queen Mary I.

https://daily.jstor.org/catherine-of-aragon-europes-first-female-ambassador/#:~:text=Remembered%20as%20the%20wife%20Henry,diplomat%20in%20her%20own%20lifetime.

In 16th century, who was the first known female ambassador in European history?

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