1520: A Tudor Year in Review (Guest Post)
This guest article by historian Heather R. Darsie should be used as a good example (and a reference) for some of the important events which occured in the years 1520.
Juana the Mad
Henry VII: Search For a New Queen
Death of a Queen Consort After the death of his wife and queen consort (Elizabeth of York), Henry VII grieved for a long period of time. Unlike numerous monarchs before him Henry appears to have loved his wife deeply. The two had grown very fond of each other over their marriage, and had experienced extreme loss together with the death of multiple children. But their relationship, as emotional as it may have been was blessed with four healthy children who survived to [More]
The Sadness of Henry, Prince of Wales
In David Starkey's documentary called, "Henry VIII", he briefly discusses Henry, Prince of Wales meeting King Philip I of Castile. Philip was also known as Philip the Fair (or Philip the Handsome) and was married to Katherine of Aragon's older sister, Juana/Joanna of Castile. The couple came to England for a visit in 1506. It appears the young Prince of Wales took a liking to the King of Castile. Henry hoped to one day model his kingship after [More]