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The Princess and the Knight (Guest Post)

March 24, 2018 by Tudors Dynasty 1 Comment

Introduction I am so pleased to be the last stop of the “La Reine Blache” book tour. Author, Sarah Bryson has been researching Mary Tudor (and Charles Brandon) for a decade and was kind enough to share some of her wisdom about the life of Mary Tudor, in today’s post. I’m currently reading this book … [More]

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Posted in: History, Ladies, Mary Tudor, Queens Tagged: Charles Brandon, King Francis I, King Henry VIII, La Reine Blanche, Mary Tudor, Queen of France, Sarah Bryson

Book Review: “Mary Tudor” by Tony Riches

March 8, 2018 by Rebecca Larson 1 Comment

Last year I read all three books in the trilogy by author Tony Riches about the Tudor dynasty. Book One was about a Owen Tudor, second husband of Catherine of Valois and stepfather to King Henry VI. Book Two was about Jasper Tudor, half-brother of King Henry VI and uncle of the future Henry VII. … [More]

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Posted in: Book Reviews, History Tagged: Charles Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk, English Princess, Mary Tudor, Queen of France, Tony Riches

Secret Marriage: Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon

October 12, 2016 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

  When Mary Tudor arrived in France she experience a French court that was reasonably well ordered and steadily developing as the trend-setter in French material culture. Louis most definitely spoiled his new, young bride and Mary appears to have done her duty as an English Princess and made the King of France, her husband, very happy. … [More]

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Posted in: Henry VIII, History, Mary Tudor Tagged: Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, Henry VIII, Mary Tudor, Queen of France

The King’s Delight: Marriage of Mary Tudor to Louis XII

October 9, 2016 by Rebecca Larson 2 Comments

Mary Tudor, Queen of France was the title she earned when she married Louis XII of France. The marriage was one that was arranged by her brother, King Henry VIII of England so surely Mary did not enter the marriage loving her elderly husband. On 9 October 1514, at the age of 18, she married … [More]

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Posted in: History, House of Tudor, Mary Tudor Tagged: Henry VIII, Louis XII of France, Mary Tudor, Princess of England, Queen of France, Sister of the King

Description of Departure of the King’s Sister: 1514

October 7, 2016 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

Princess Mary Tudor was the younger sister of King Henry VIII. She was said to be the King’s favorite sister. Henry arranged for Mary to wed the King of France – as always, a political alliance for England. To have France as an ally instead of an enemy was definitely a benefit to the country … [More]

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Posted in: History, Mary Tudor Tagged: Duchess of Suffolk, King's Sister, Mary Tudor, Queen of France

Lady Jane Grey’s Wardship to Thomas Seymour

August 27, 2016 by Rebecca Larson 8 Comments

Lady Jane Grey is arguably one of the most recognizable names in Tudor history because of her tragic downfall, but there is so much more to this young lady than her death. In this article we’ll look at her lineage, a brief look into her childhood and her time spent with Thomas Seymour. Jane’s Lineage … [More]

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Posted in: History, Lady Jane Grey Tagged: Charles Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk, Duke of Suffolk, Elizabeth Tudor, English history, execution, Frances Brandon, Henry Grey, Henry VII, Henry VIII, James IV, Jane Grey, Louis XII, Mary Tudor, Queen of France, Thomas Seymour, Treason

Mary Tudor: English Princess, French Queen

November 2, 2015 by Rebecca Larson 1 Comment

Mary’s Motto: “La volenté De Dieu me suffit”  – The will of God is sufficient for me. Princess Mary Tudor was born on 18 March 1496 as the fifth of seven children to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Mary became a beautiful young lady and was considered to be one of the most attractive women in Europe, … [More]

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Posted in: History Tagged: Charles Brandon, Dowager Queen, Duchess of Suffolk, Duke of Suffolk, Duke of York, Elizabeth of York, Francis I, Henry VII, Henry VIII, Mary Tudor, Queen of France

Did Elizabeth of York Love Henry Tudor? (Guest Article)

October 14, 2015 by Tudors Dynasty 17 Comments

Did Elizabeth of York Love Henry Tudor? Guest Article By: Samantha Wilcoxson Historians and enthusiasts of the Tudor era have debated the thoughts and emotions of Elizabeth of York through the tumultuous events that placed her on the throne as the mother of the Tudor dynasty. This young woman had clearly learned her lessons as … [More]

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Posted in: Guest Author, Henry VIII, History, Margaret Tudor Tagged: Arthur Tudor, Elizabeth of York, Henry VII, Margaret Tudor, Mary Tudor, Queen of England, Queen of France, queen of scotland, wars of the roses

Henry VIII’s Best Friend: Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk

August 14, 2015 by Rebecca Larson Leave a Comment

Charles Brandon Born: circa end of 1483/early 1484 Death: 22 August 1545 Parents: Sir William Brandon & Elizabeth Bruyn Marriage #1: Margaret (Neville) Mortimer (the widow of John Mortimer) Marriage #2: Anne Browne Marriage #3: Mary Tudor, Queen Dowager of France (Henry VIII’s sister) Marriage #4: Catherine Willoughby Children: Anne Brandon, Baroness Grey of Powis … [More]

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Posted in: History, House of Tudor Tagged: Battle of Bosworth, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, Frances Grey, Henry Brandon, Henry Vll, Mary Brandon, Mary Tudor, Queen of France

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