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Mary Boleyn Marries William Carey: Were Her Children Really His?

Mary Boleyn and William Carey were married on February 4, 1520. They had two children, but were those two children really Henry VIII's?

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The Death of Henry VIII: Did Henry VIII Ever Do Anything Good?

Henry VIII is known for his six wives and tyrant nature, but did he ever do anything good. It's time to explore his actions and see if there were benefits to England.

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Execution of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey: Henry VIII’s Last Victim

Henry Howard was executed on January 19, 1547. He was Henry VIII's last execution.

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Henry VII Marries Elizabeth of York: An Attempt to Strengthen His Claim

On January 18, 1486 Henry VII and Elizabeth of York married. This was more than just about creating heirs to the throne. Henry VII needed to strengthen his claim.

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Elizabeth I’s Coronation a Lavish Affair: Proving She Was the Legitimate Heir

Elizabeth I's coronation was held of January 15, 1559. It was a lavish affair to make it clear that she was the true Queen of England.

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Henry VIII Reluctantly Marries Anne of Cleves: A Six-Month Marriage

On January 6, 1540, Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves. The marriage was postponed by two days because of the King of England, and lasted just six months.

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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 Jasper Tudor: Uncle to a Tudor King

Jasper Tudor, the uncle of Henry VII of England, died on December 21, 1495. Unlike many other Tudors, he died at a good age of 64 years old.

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Death of James V: Mary, Queen of Scots Is Queen at a Week Old

James V of Scotland died on December 14, 1542. It led to a six week old Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpepper Executed for Treason as Kathryn Howard’s Lovers

Francis Dereham and Thomas Culpepper were executed for treason on December 10, 1541, but were they really the men people believe them to be?

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The Death of Cardinal Wolsey: Natural Causes or Suicide?

On November 29, 1530, Cardinal Wolsey died of "natural causes". However, there are suspicions that he killed himself or was murdered. Which is the true cause of death?

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England Under the Tudors: The Birth of Margaret Tudor

Margaret Tudor was born on November 28, 1489. Her birth brought temporary peace between two warring crowns.

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The Forgotten Son of Henry VIII: The Marriage of Henry Fitzroy to Mary Howard

Henry FitzRoy is often seen as the forgotten son. His marriage to Mary Howard is also commonly forgotten because of this.

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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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Catherine of Aragon Marries Arthur Tudor: An Event That Comes Back to Haunt Her

Catherine of Aragon married Arthur Tudor in 1501. The marriage would last six months but it was a major point during her second marriage.

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Catherine of Aragon Gives Birth to a Stillborn Daughter: The Last Child of Henry VIII and Catherine

Catherine of Aragon gave birth to a stillborn daughter on November 9, 1518. It would be the last pregnancy but how many did she really have?

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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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