Mary Tudor
Queen of France
Born
March 18th, 1495
530 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1533
492 years ago — 38 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Born in 1495, served as Queen of France from 1514 until her death in 1533. Initially married to Louis XII, her union solidified the alliance between England and France. Following Louis' death, she married Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, which caused a political stir due to its clandestine nature. This marriage was accepted after a petition to King Henry VIII. Mary's life was marked by her role in the dynastic politics of the time and her position as a woman of royal lineage in a patriarchal society. She lived during a significant period of change in Europe, including the early stages of the Reformation.
Married Louis XII of France
Married Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk
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