Tag Archives: English Kings and Queens

Speculation: The Secret History of the Tudors

Posted on October 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Elizabeth Talbot – Countess of Shrewsbury (1531 – February 13, 1608) Now, this is outside my normal comfort zone. In fact this post should be rated “U” for Unreliable. As “Bess” of Hardwick‘s birth date is unknown, Luke Aaron was … Continue reading →

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Experiment: Third Time’s a Charm?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Robert Dudley and Elizabeth I OK. The results of the previous two attempts are somewhat questionable. Luke Aaron thinks 1533 would be a better year for Dudley’s birth, so I’m going to do one more attempt, using June 24th as … Continue reading →

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Given Enough Time, Anyone Can Turn the Tables

Posted on August 11, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Anne of Cleeves (July 28 or September 22, 1515 – July 10, 1557) Ordinarily, I wouldn’t have looked at Henry VIII’s fourth wife, but I was prompted by a question asked of Ellie Dreams Down Under, which was published today … Continue reading →

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And Speaking of the Winning Side Writing History…

Posted on August 6, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Richard III (October 2, 1452 – August 22, 1485) Richard III was the last of the Plantagenet dynasty (to die nasty) and his death ended the English Middle Ages (or so we are led to believe). I have a personal … Continue reading →

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