Tudor Women
Women of Tudor England: queens and other women who were central to the Tudor royal dynasty in England. Queen Elizabeth I (known as the Virgin Queen), Queen Mary (known as Bloody Mary), as well as the wives of Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Katherine Parr, more.
Anne of Cleves
Profile of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of England's King Henry VIII.
Profile of Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of England's King Henry VIII.
Women in the Tudor Dynasty
Would Henry VIII be nearly so fascinating if he didn't have so many fascinating female connections -- not only wives, but daughters, sisters, ancestors, and others? Here are some of the key women in the life and reign of Henry VIII.
Would Henry VIII be nearly so fascinating if he didn't have so many fascinating female connections -- not only wives, but daughters, sisters, ancestors, and others? Here are some of the key women in the life and reign of Henry VIII.
Anne of Cleves
Fourth wife of Henry VIII, she was not what he expected when he negotiated for her hand in marriage. Her willingness to agree to a divorce and separation led to her peaceful retirement in England.
Fourth wife of Henry VIII, she was not what he expected when he negotiated for her hand in marriage. Her willingness to agree to a divorce and separation led to her peaceful retirement in England.
Catherine of Valois
A biographical profile of Catherine of Valois, a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of kings.
A biographical profile of Catherine of Valois, a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of kings.
Lady Catherine Grey
Lady Catherine Grey, sister of England's Nine Day Queen, Lady Jane Grey, had her own problems with the succession of England. Here's her biography.
Lady Catherine Grey, sister of England's Nine Day Queen, Lady Jane Grey, had her own problems with the succession of England. Here's her biography.
Catherine Parr - Sixth Wife of Henry VIII
A profile of Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII of England.
A profile of Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII of England.
Elizabeth of York
A profile of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
A profile of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Elizabeth of York
A biography of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
A biography of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Elizabeth of York Picture Gallery
A gallery of pictures, portraits, and other images of Elizabeth of York, queen of England.
A gallery of pictures, portraits, and other images of Elizabeth of York, queen of England.
Lady Jane Grey
The reluctant eight-day queen of England, supported by the Protestant party to follow Edward VI and to prevent the Roman Catholic Mary from taking the throne. Biography and links to more resources.
The reluctant eight-day queen of England, supported by the Protestant party to follow Edward VI and to prevent the Roman Catholic Mary from taking the throne. Biography and links to more resources.
Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox
A biographical profile of Margaret Douglas, grandmother of James VI of Scotland who became James I of England, and granddaughter of Tudor King Henry VII.
A biographical profile of Margaret Douglas, grandmother of James VI of Scotland who became James I of England, and granddaughter of Tudor King Henry VII.
Margaret Tudor
A biography of Margaret Tudor, queen of James IV of Scotland, grandmother of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her husband, Lord Darnley.
A biography of Margaret Tudor, queen of James IV of Scotland, grandmother of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her husband, Lord Darnley.
Mary I of England
Daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, Mary's reign in England attempted to restore Roman Catholicism. The execution of Protestants as heretics earned her the sobriquet "Bloody Mary."
Daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, Mary's reign in England attempted to restore Roman Catholicism. The execution of Protestants as heretics earned her the sobriquet "Bloody Mary."
Which Tudor Queen Are You? A Women's History Quiz
A fun way to explore Tudor women's history: take the quiz and find out which Tudor queen is most like you.
A fun way to explore Tudor women's history: take the quiz and find out which Tudor queen is most like you.
Descent of Margaret Beaufort
A genealogical tree showing the descent, through Margaret Beaufort, of King Henry VII, and therefore of Henry's claim to the throne as the first Tudor king.
A genealogical tree showing the descent, through Margaret Beaufort, of King Henry VII, and therefore of Henry's claim to the throne as the first Tudor king.
Female Descendants of Henry VII
A small genealogical table showing the female descendants of King Henry VIII and of Henry's sister Mary, including the Lady Jane Grey.
A small genealogical table showing the female descendants of King Henry VIII and of Henry's sister Mary, including the Lady Jane Grey.
Plantagenet Descent of Henry and His Queens
From www.tudorhistory.org, a genealogical diagram showing how Henry VIII and each of his six wives were descended from King Edward I.
From www.tudorhistory.org, a genealogical diagram showing how Henry VIII and each of his six wives were descended from King Edward I.
Royal Paper Dolls: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
A mixture of easy-to-read biographies and some colorful images of the six queens, ready to print out as fully-dressed images or as traditional paper dolls -- figures dressed in historically-appropriate undergarments supplemented by dresses with tabs.
A mixture of easy-to-read biographies and some colorful images of the six queens, ready to print out as fully-dressed images or as traditional paper dolls -- figures dressed in historically-appropriate undergarments supplemented by dresses with tabs.