Mary Duchess Suffolk
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Mary Duchess Suffolk
MARY TUDOR, duchess of SUFFOLK daughter of Henry Vii, betrothed to Carl V, married to Louis king of France, then to Charles Brandon, duke of Suffolk. Date: 1496 - 1533
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1496 1533 Betrothed Brandon Carl Duchess Married Suffolk Tudor
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Mary Tudor, Duchess of Suffolk: A Tudor Princess's Journey through Marriage and Power This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Mary Tudor, Duchess of Suffolk (1496-1533), the eldest daughter of King Henry VII of England. Mary's life was marked by a series of significant marriages that shaped her identity and political destiny. At the age of 18, Mary was betrothed to Archduke Charles of Austria, later known as Emperor Charles V, but the marriage was never consummated. Instead, she was married to King Louis XII of France in 1514, at the age of 19, in a politically motivated union intended to secure peace between England and France. The marriage was short-lived, as Louis died less than a year later. Mary's third marriage, in 1515, was to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who became one of King Henry VIII's most trusted advisors. This marriage brought Mary into the inner circle of the Tudor court and secured her position as a powerful figure in her own right. Mary's striking appearance in this portrait, with her dark hair, piercing gaze, and elegant attire, reflects the sophistication and confidence that she brought to her various roles as daughter, wife, and duchess. Her story is a testament to the complexities of Tudor court life and the ways in which women navigated the political landscape of the time. This image is a rare and valuable glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the life of a remarkable Tudor princess and the intricacies of the dynastic alliances that shaped early modern Europe.
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