Samantha Wilcoxson's Blog - Posts Tagged "16th-century"
English Monarchs and Legalized Murder
Recent discussions on my blog have resulted in "fans" of various kings and queens mentioning the questionable deaths ordered by the opposition. In response to this, I decided to look at each of the monarchs of the 15th & 16th century to see if I could find any who were not guilty of this to some extent.
From Henry IV to Elizabeth I, they all have a little blood on their hands. Join the discussion here.
From Henry IV to Elizabeth I, they all have a little blood on their hands. Join the discussion here.
Tudor Marriage Scandal: Owen Tudor and Catherine Valois
We've talked about the making of a Tudor marriage, now it's time for our first scandal - Owen Tudor and Catherine Valois.
Tudor Marriage Scandal: Cecily of York and Thomas Kymbe
Another Tudor marriage scandal on the blog this week! Can you imagine how Henry VII reacted when he discovered that Princess Cecil of York had eloped with a what's-his-name?!
