Mary Tudor

Queen of France

Mary Tudor - Leaders & Politicians born March 18th, 1495
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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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