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Mary Howard: Too Wise for a Woman

October 21, 2017 by Tudors Dynasty 7 Comments

In this article I will be discussing one of my favorite women at Tudor court - the fearless Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset. Mary had the bravery that wasn't often shown by a woman during this time period. She wasn't afraid to stand up for what she thought was right. It was her father who was quoted as saying that Mary was, "too wise for a woman" - one of the reasons I love her so much. This post was originally a podcast that was transcribed into an [More]

Posted in: History, Mary Howard, Podcast Tagged: anne boleyn, Anne of Cleves, Anne Stanhope, Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Surrey, Edward Seymour, Henry Fitzroy, Henry Howard, Katherine Howard, Mary Howard, Thomas Howard, Thomas Seymour

The Relationship Between Mary and Elizabeth Tudor

July 10, 2017 by Rebecca Larson 4 Comments

Princess Mary Tudor was the apple of her father's eye for many years prior Anne Boleyn returning to England. Freshly back from her duties in France, Anne was unlike most women and Henry VIII noticed. We don't know the exact date that Henry noticed Anne but once he did it changed the course of English history. After Katherine of Aragon's last unsuccessful pregnancy Henry began to consider that he would never have a male heir. He believed the fact that he had married his [More]

Posted in: Anne Boleyn, Catherine Parr, Edward VI, Elizabeth l, Henry VIII, History, Jane Seymour, Lady Jane Grey, Margaret Tudor, Mary l Tagged: anne boleyn, Bloody Mary, Children of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth Tudor, Henry Fitzroy, Katherine of Aragon, Mary Tudor, Queen Elizabeth I of England, Queen Mary I of England

The Howards and Seymours

November 1, 2016 by Rebecca Larson 1 Comment

From everything that has been written about him, Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk was a powerful, yet ambitious man. The possibility of bringing his family close to the crown after the execution of his niece, Anne Boleyn, and death of his son-in-law, Henry Fitzroy in 1536, seemed to be the driving force behind arranging a marriage with his now widowed daughter, Mary Howard, dowager Duchess of Richmond and Somerset to Sir Thomas Seymour. Having his niece as queen consort from [More]

Posted in: History Tagged: anne boleyn, Duke of Norfolk, Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII, Mary Howard, Ralph Sadler, Thomas Cromwell, Thomas Howard, Thomas Seymour

Mary Howard: Bold Disobedience

November 29, 2015 by Rebecca Larson 6 Comments

Mary Howard was born in 1519, to Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk and his wife Lady Elizabeth Stafford. Elizabeth Stafford was the daughter of the Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham. Mary's father, the Duke of Norfolk was a very powerful man in England -- at the time of her birth he was a very high-ranking noble, just behind the King. Sometime in 1529, it was suggested that Henry Fitzroy should wed Mary Howard. The marriage would strengthen the Howard name and br [More]

Posted in: History, Mary Howard Tagged: anne boleyn, Duchess of Richmond, Duke of Norfolk, Duke of Richmond, Earl of Surrey, Henry Fitzroy, Henry Howard, Henry VIII, Mary Howard, Thomas Howard

Illegitimate Children of Henry VIII

November 14, 2015 by Rebecca Larson 38 Comments

Written by Rebecca Larson Many ruling English monarchs fathered illegitimate children – Henry VIII was no exception. The one illegitimate child we know the most about is Henry Fitzroy, son of Elizabeth “Bessie” Blount. Henry Fitzroy – Born 15 June 1519 Henry Fitzroy was born 15 June 1519 to Elizabeth “Bessie” Blount and Henry VIII. The King thought he would never have a son – the birth, and survival of Henry Fitzroy proved to him that the problem stemmed from his [More]

Posted in: Henry VIII Tagged: anne boleyn, Catherine Carey, Elizabeth Blount, Elizabeth Tailboys, Etherlreda "Audrey" Malte, Henry Carey, Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII, John Perrot, mary boleyn, Richard Edwardes, Thomas Stukley

The Legacy of Henry VIII

October 31, 2015 by Rebecca Larson 8 Comments

When you think of infamous English monarchs who is the first to come to mind? Henry VIII? King Henry VIII is popularly known for marrying six times and executing two of his wives, as well as his famous split from Rome. It might surprise you to learn that Henry VIII was considered one of the most prolific builders of the English monarchs. He also helped to increase the size of the English Navy with ships like: Henry Grace a Dieu, The Mary Rose, The Peter and man [More]

Posted in: Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, Attractions, Catherine Parr, Elizabeth l, Henry VIII, History, House of Tudor, Jane Seymour, Katherine Howard, Katherine of Aragon, Mary l Tagged: 6 Wives of Henry VIII, anne boleyn, Anne of Cleves, Henry Fitzroy, Henry the Great, Henry VIII, Henry's Palaces, Katherine Howard, Mary I
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