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Elizabeth, Queen of England (Part Five)

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Missed the previous parts in this series? You can find the previous four articles here: Part ONE, Part TWO, Part THREE, Part FOUR written by Rebecca Larson Elizabeth, Queen of England – Elizabeth’s Ladies By mid-January 1559 Elizabeth had her household set, rightfully so, she was officially crowned Queen of England. Her group of tightly knit ladies were referred to as the 'old flock of Hatfield'. Instead of the Catholic ladies in Queen Mary's household like [More]

Lady Anne Russell: For Her Husband

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For Her Husband Lady Anne Russell is best-known as Countess Bedford and wife of the Lord Privy Seal. She was married several times with her most notable husband being her last, Sir John Russell. Sir John was named Lord Privy Seal by Henry VIII after the execution of Thomas Cromwell who held the title prior to his death. As any woman, Anne's station was raised alongside her husband's increased rank. Through her marriage to Sir John she gained the title of Countess of Bedford [More]