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Mary Tudor / Hall
MARY TUDOR Catholic Queen of England as Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII
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This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic beauty and regal presence of Mary Tudor, later known as Mary I or Mary Queen of Scots, as she was in her youth during the reign of her father, King Henry VIII. The image, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts Mary as a young princess adorned in the opulent fashions of the Tudor court. Her intricately patterned brocade gown, with its rich colors and luxurious fabric, is complemented by a delicate necklace and rings, bedecked with precious jewels. Mary's elaborate headdress, featuring a diadem and veil, signifies her royal status and her commitment to her Catholic faith. Born on February 18, 1516, Mary was the only surviving child of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII until the birth of her younger brother, Edward, in 1537. As the eldest daughter, she was next in line to the throne, but her father's desire for a male heir led him to annul his marriage to Catherine and marry Anne Boleyn, who bore him a son, Elizabeth I. Mary was eventually sent to live in France, where she married the future King of Scotland, James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, in 1542. After her husband's execution in 1578, Mary returned to England and, following her brother Edward's death in 1553, ascended to the throne. Her reign was marked by her efforts to restore Catholicism to England, earning her the nickname "Bloody Mary" due to the persecution and execution of Protestants during her rule. This hauntingly beautiful portrait of Mary Tudor as a young princess serves as a poignant reminder of her complex and tumultuous life, as well as the rich history and intrigue of the Tudor dynasty.
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