We Have Moved. Read it on our new blog! Ivan Lett When Emperor Charles V was elected Holy Roman Emperor in June 1519, his influential position became incredibly important for the strength of his family. Only three years before, he had inherited the vast lands of the Spanish Empire, which already spanned the far ends of the globe, and within Europe itself, he personally ruled over Spain, the Low Countries, Austria, and Naples.
Charles’ aunt, Catherine of Aragon, had married into the Royal House of Tudor in England, one of the few rival monarchies to Charles’ Habsburg power. We all know the legends of Henry VIII and his six wives, but I always found a sad spot in my heart for poor Catherine. So it’s no wonder that these events are the background for a chapter called “Dysfunctional Family” in John Edwards’ new biography, Mary I: England’s Catholic Queen. The book is coming out in September, so enjoy your summertime Bloody Mary before you give pause to think about its namesake. Untitled.
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