Mary l – Tudors Dynasty

The Troubled Life of Mary I of England

October 3, 2015 by Rebecca Larson 10 Comments

Birth: 18 February 1516, Greenwich Palace Father: Henry VIII Mother: Katherine of Aragon Accession: 19 July 1553 Coronation: 1 October 1553 Husband: Philip II of Spain (m. 25 July 1554) Preceded by: Edward VI Succeeded by: Elizabeth I "The Pearl of the Realm" In history, Mary Tudor is best known as "Bloody Mary." She�was so much more than what history painted her to be as a ruler. If we go back to the beginning of her life we'll be able to get a bette [More]

Katherine Parr, Queen of England (Guest Article)

September 3, 2015 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

Katherine Parr, Queen of England by Susan Abernethy After the disastrous marriage to Catherine Howard, Henry probably just wanted a wife who could nurse him through his various ailments and not cause him any trouble. Henry did not actively seek a wife at this time but he was soon to find the perfect match in Katherine Parr. Katherine Parr was born in 1512 to a northern nobleman and his wife Thomas and Maud Parr. Her parents were close to Henry VIII and his first [More]