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Elizabeth Seymour, Lady Cromwell

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We've heard a lot about Jane Seymour and her life as queen consort to Henry VIII. We've learned about how she was the only of his consorts to give him a male heir. We've also learned about her social-climbing brothers, Edward and Thomas. Were you aware that Jane had a sister by the name of Elizabeth who also well-known at court? Depending on where you get your information Elizabeth Seymour was either ten years younger than her older sister, Jane or she was the oldest [More]

Tudor Katherines

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Guest article by P. Deegan Following on from my piece on the various Marys that were notable figures in the Tudor period, I now intend to do a quick article on another name that crops up a lot during this period: Katherine or Catherine. Both forms of this name were used in this period and sometimes it is possible to find both forms used for the same person when different historians write about them. The Kates Who Birthed A Dynasty The Tudor period is usually [More]

Early Tudor Palaces and Country Houses

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  Early Tudor Palaces and Country Houses 1485-1550 Compton Wynyates "The delightful red-brick manor house of Compton Wynyates in Warwickshire, was begun by Edmund Compton in 1481, just prior to the accession of the House of Tudor. Edmund's sturdy but good-looking country home was given some elegant editions, including porch and some towers by his son, the prominent Tudor courtier, Sir William Compton, between 1493 and 1528." -The Illustrated Encyclopedia of [More]

Children of Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII

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Chapter 1 In mid 16th century England there were rumors of the epic proportion that had spread throughout the kingdom and beyond. These said rumors are what will be examined in this article. Rumor: Anne of Cleves had one, maybe two children by Henry VIII after they were separated from marriage. At this time in England, Henry VIII’s fifth wife, Katherine Howard was in the midst of being exposed for her past indiscretions along with her adulterous relationship wit [More]

Anne of Cleves and Henry VIII: The Short Life of a Marriage

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  This guest article is the sequel to - Anne of Cleves: Betrothal to Henry VIII Guest Article Written By: Samia Chebbah   Anne of Cleves was a German princess. She arrived from Dusseldorf to England, two months after being betrothed to Henry VIII, on December 11th,1539.[1] She would become his fourth wife. What was different with this marriage was that the king waited two years before marrying again. Actually, his last queen, Jane Seymour died o [More]

Book Review: The Forgotten Tudor Women

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  While searching for books to add to my Christmas list I came across The Forgotten Tudor Women by Silvia Barbara Soberton. The book intrigued me because it was about three women in Tudor history that we often don't hear enough about - Margaret Douglas, Mary Howard and Mary Shelton. As you probably already know I recently wrote an article about Mary Howard and really enjoyed learning more about her during my research. All I had known prior to researching her was that [More]

Anne Parr: Witness to History

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Lady Anne Parr was sister to Kateryn Parr -- sixth wife of Henry VIII. Anne Parr is unique because she was either a Maid-of-Honor, or Lady-in-Waiting to all the wives of Henry VIII, all six. A Maid-of-Honor was generally a young girl in her teens, just starting out at court. In order to hold the position one had to be part of a noble family. Physical beauty was also requirement, so we must assume Anne was considered attractive. A Maid-of-Honor also had to impress courtiers [More]

The Legacy of Henry VIII

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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]

The Tower of London – the Most Haunted Castle in England

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The Tower of London could be called the most haunted place in London as it has seen hundred of executions. Some justified, some not. Many of the prisoners who entered the Tower only left to go to their execution. Most executions were public events and were well attended. Seems a little morbid now. Traitors could expect to be hung, drawn and quartered - the most inhumane of executions - the prisoner was hung and cut down still alive, their heart and entrails removed and [More]

Tudor Queens Who Haunt Hampton Court Palace

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From Anne Boleyn, to Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard -- all are said to haunt Hampton Court Palace. Anne Boleyn spent many happy days with Henry VIII here, Jane Seymour gave birth to the long desired prince and died here, and Katherine Howard was said to plead for her life in the gallery outside of where Henry was said to have been praying. "With 500 years of dramatic, often violent history, Hampton Court Palace is commonly regarded as one of Britains most haunte [More]