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Marjorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland Marjorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland, was the only child of the first marriage of King Robert I the Bruce with Isabella of Mar. Marjorie would suffer greatly through the Scottish Wars of Independen…

Marjorie Bruce, Princess of Scotland, died some time in December 1296, following a horseback riding accident

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Philip of Spain Arrives at Southampton, 1554 by Jo Romero

Article: Philip of Spain Arrives at Southampton, 1554

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The Marriages of Katherine Howard A history blog by Dr Josephine Wilkinson, author of Katherine Howard: The Tragic Story of Henry VIII's Fifth Queen.

Article: The Marriages of Katherine Howard

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The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree - Historic UK What could possibly connect Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond novels, an exiled King, and the unquestionable bravery of Norwegian Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB) crews and commandos during World War II?…

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Berengaria of Navarre, Queen of England Of the many princesses available as a bride for Richard the Lionheart, King of England, Berengaria of Navarre was chosen to be his queen. There were two reasons for this choice. The first was for t…

Berengaria of Navarre, Queen of England, died some time in December 1230

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The Angevins and Henry II, Medieval Europe’s Most Explosive Royal Family | TheCollector Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor, and their children, known as the Angevin family, were one of the most fascinating families in medieval Europe.

Article: The Angevins and Henry II, Medieval Europe’s Most Explosive Royal Family

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Mary, Queen of Scots Photo credit: The Freelance History Writer Many know the story of Mary, Queen of Scots. While telling the story of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland I was struck by the similarities between her and…

Mary Queen of Scots was born on this day in 1542

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The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe The formation of the Burgundian Empire by the four Valois Dukes of Burgundy would not have happened without the formidable royal and aristocratic women in their

Out now, just in time for Christmas: The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe: Power and Patronage at the Burgundian Court #medieval #womenshistory #Burgundy

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The Formidable Women Who Shaped Medieval Europe The formation of the Burgundian Empire by the four Valois Dukes of Burgundy would not have happened without the formidable royal and aristocratic women in their

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Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland Biography of the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley on Undiscovered Scotland.

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary Queen of Scots, was born on this day in 1545

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Juana of Castile and Philip of Burgundy Visit the French Court, 1501 In 1501, Philip of Burgundy and Juana of Castile became the heirs of the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. This new status required them to appear in constitutional ceremonies in principal cities of …

Juana of Castile and Philip of Burgundy Visit the French Court - December 7, 1501

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Charles II's Portuguese Queen Catherine of Braganza has regularly been referred to as 'the forgotten queen' and there is much truth in this statement. Despite her sheltered and religious upb

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The History of the Château of Langeais There are many beautiful and historic château in the Loire Valley of France and I was lucky enough to visit a few of them on my recent trip. Each of them has an interesting history and their own un…

On this day in 1491, King Charles VIII of France married Anne of Brittany at the Chateau of Langeais

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Did Susanna Horenbout serve at the court of Margaret of Austria? A Guest Post by Sylvia Barbara Soberton

Article: Did Susanna Horenbout Serve at the Court of Margaret of Austria?

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Discover the origins of the Tudor dynasty, from Owen Tudor’s first meeting with widowed Queen Catherine of Valois to Henry Tudor becoming King of England.

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Season 7 of @redisclatinidad.bsky.social has been one of my favorite seasons yet! Check out past episodes in the thread 👇 rediscoveringlatinidad.com

Season 7, Episode 7: La Reginalidad y los Antepasados de la Edad Media w/ @susanabernethy2.bsky.social & @ewoodacre.bsky.social
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Ealhswith, Wife of King Alfred the Great Ealhswith, Consort of the King of Wessex Ealhswith was a Mercian princess who married Alfred, Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex. She was never called queen and she never witnessed any charters during Alfr…

Ealhswith, wife of King Alfred the Great, died on this day in 902

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The Funeral of Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk Frances Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk, died on November 21, 1559. She was the daughter of Mary Tudor, Queen of France and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk and close companion of King Henry VIII. Fran…

The Funeral of Frances Brandon - December 5, 1559

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Valentina Visconti, Duchess of Orleans Valentina Visconti, 17th C portrait “The duchess of Orleans, upon discovering that her most beloved husband had died so quickly and ignominiously and as a result of a sinister wound, after she tore…

Valentina Visconti, Duchess of Orleans, died on this day in 1408

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James I: The Wisest Fool - Aspects of History James I: The Wisest Fool by Steven Veerapen. The nickname for James VI of Scotland & I of England was a harsh one.

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Letter from Elizabeth of York, Queen of England to Isabella, Queen of Castile – December 3, 1497 One of the most important objectives of King Henry VII’s foreign policy was the pursuit of a marriage between his son Arthur, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Infanta of Spain. As early as the spring…

Letter from Elizabeth of York, Queen of England to Isabella, Queen of Castile – December 3, 1497

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Letter from Katherine of Aragon to her Daughter Mary – 1534 For some time, Mary, eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, had been separated from her mother Katherine of Aragon and was forbidden to have any contact with her on the orders of her father. Henry mar…

Letter from Katherine of Aragon to her Daughter Mary –December 1534

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Blanche II, Titular Queen of Navarre and Princess of Asturias Contemporary paintings of Blanche II of Navarre (right) and her sister Leonor In doing some research in Spanish history, Blanche II, Queen of Navarre, appeared with her intriguing and sad life. Her…

Blanche II, Titular Queen of Navarre and Princess of Asturias, died on this day in 1465

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“Poor, desolate widow”: Thomas Cromwell and Jane Boleyn Guest post by Sylvia Barbara Soberton

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Charlotte of Savoy, Queen of France Diptych of Charlotte of Savoy where Charlotte (bottom left) appears kneeling before the Virgin Mary. Now in the Musée Savoisien, photo is in the public domain from Wikimedia Commons. Charlot…

Charlotte of Savoy, Queen of France, died on this day in 1483

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Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy and Regent of the Netherlands Margaret of Austria by the Master of Moulins, aged 10 Margaret’s Motto: Fortune, Infortune, Fortune pretty much sums up her extraordinary life. Married three times with another marriage discussed, …

Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy and Regent of the Netherlands, died on this day in 1530

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The Formidable Women who Shaped Medieval Europe. Interview with Susan Abernethy The realm of Henry, England's forgotten king...

The Formidable Women who Shaped Medieval Europe - Interview with Susan Abernethy

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Elizabeth Stafford, Duchess of Norfolk Women in history had few rights and it was their fate to comply with the wishes of men. But every now and then, it’s possible to find a woman who fought back. Some impressive examples are the Empre…

Elizabeth Stafford, Duchess of Norfolk, died on this day in 1558

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