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Henry VIII’s Final Will and Testament: The Order of Succession

On December 30, 1546, Henry VIII signed his last will and testament.What were those changes and how did they affect the future?

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The Death of Lady Frances Brandon: Did She Push Her Daughter to Become a Traitor?

Frances Brandon didn't die with the reputation of being the monstrous mother. She gained that years after her death due to the fall of the Grey line.

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Kathryn Howard Confesses to Her Crimes: The Crimes She Believes She Committed

Kathryn Howard eventually admitted to her "crimes" but what were they? Did they have anything to do with an affair with Thomas Culpepper?

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The Coronation of Henry VII: The Official Start to the Tudor Line

The Tudor line reigned for 118 years. It all started with Henry VII of England but his reign was not without its ups and downs.

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England Under the Tudors: Would King Edward VI Have Been a Good King?

Edward VI reigned between 1547 and 1553 when he was just a boy. It's hard to know the type of king he would have been but here are some thoughts on the matter.

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Edward Seymour: Prominent Man with a Long Way to Fall

Edward Seymour was the uncle of Edward VI. He rose in power thanks to Jane Seymour but soon lost it after poor management skills and a thirst for power.

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Arthur Tudor’s Birth: The Expected Future King of England

Somewhere between September 19 and 20, 1486, Arthur Tudor was born. He was expected to become King of England and named Arthur after King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

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Anne Boleyn and Her Miscarriages: Was She Rhesus Negative?

Anne Boleyn had at least two miscarriages after the birth of Elizabeth Tudor. While Henry VIII believed it was a sign from God, is there a medical reason behind them?

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The Downfall of Anne Boleyn: The Events that Led to Her Death

The downfall of Anne Boleyn remains a popular subject. Was she really guilty of treason and adultery? While that can never be known, here are the events that led to her death.

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Can Lady Jane Grey be Known as Queen Jane?

Lady Jane Grey is commonly known as the Nine Day Queen but is never called Queen Jane? Should she be known as Queen Jane or is there a reason that will never happen?

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Kathryn Howard: Could She Have Saved Her Life?

Kathryn Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII, was a young girl, flirtatious and full of life. She may have been able to save her life had she admitted just one thing.

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Jane Seymour: The Meek, Mild and Boring Queen of Henry VIII?

Jane Seymour was Henry VIII's third wife and is consider the most boring of all six. However, was she actually the smartest of all by being traditionally English?

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Catherine of Aragon: Did She Cause the Religious Reformation?

Catherine of Aragon was Queen Consort of England between 1509 and 1533. She fought to keep her marriage and it was part of the reason for the religious reformation.

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Henry VIII: The King with Six Wives

King Henry VIII is well-known for two things: his six wives and the religious reformation. How much do you really know about him?

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Sir Francis Weston: A Man Regularly Forgotten About in History

Sir Francis Weston was the fifth man accused of having an affair with Anne Boleyn but is regularly forgotten about in history.

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Jane Grey and Guildford Dudley Marry Setting Up the Events of Their Downfalls

On May 21, 1533, Lady Jane Grey and Guildford Dudley married. This set up the plot for John Dudley's family to take the throne, although it didn't quite go to plan.

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Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon Marry and Lead to Lady Jane Grey

Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon officially married on May 13, 1515. Their actions led to the unfortunate Nine Day Queen, Lady Jane Grey.

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Did Mark Smeaton Really Have an Affair with Anne Boleyn?

Mark Smeaton confessed to an affair with Anne Boleyn but how much of that confession is true? While it is possible he was guilty, I believe that he was somehow coerced into it.

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