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The Sultanate of Women
During the 16th and 17th centuries, there was a period of about 130 years when the Ottoman Empire was ruled or greatly influenced by the women of the harem. This period is called the Sultanate of Women and the reasons … Continue reading
Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland
The marriage of Margaret of Denmark and King James III of Scotland may not have been very happy. But the union had a significant impact on the territorial gains of Scotland. Margaret was born on June 23, 1456 in Denmark. … Continue reading
Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox
Margaret Douglas, sometimes styled “Princess of Scotland”, was the daughter of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland and her second husband, Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus. Margaret enjoyed the affection of her uncle King Henry VIII of England and was witness … Continue reading
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Philippa of Hainault, Queen of England
Phillipa of Hainault was living in a loving home in comfort with her brothers and sisters. Across the sea in England, Queen Isabella was conspiring with her lover, Roger Mortimer to depose her husband, King Edward II from the throne … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Perrers, Battle of Crécy, Black Death, Count William I of Hainault, Isabella of France, Joan of Valois, John of Gaunt, King Edward II of England, King Edward III of England, Lionel of Antwerp, Philippa of Hainault, Queen of England, Roger Mortimer, Seige of Calais, Valenciennes
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Margaret of England, Queen of Scotland
The English Princess Margaret Plantagenet married King Alexander III of Scotland in December of 1251. This was to be the third youngest marriage of monarchs in British history. Alexander was aged 10 years, 3 months and 22 days and Margaret … Continue reading
Mary of Guelders, Queen of Scotland
Mary of Guelders had a singular upbringing for a Scottish Queen. She was the great-niece of Philip the Good, 3rd Duke of Burgundy and his third wife and Duchess, Isabel of Portugal. They reigned over a sumptuous and cultivated court … Continue reading
Marie of Guise, Queen of Scotland
Marie of Guise was born on November 20, 1515 in the castle of Bar-le-Duc in northeast France. Her father was Claude, Duke of Guise and her mother was Antoinette of Bourbon. The Guises were one of the most powerful families … Continue reading
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Tagged Antoinette of Bourbon, Claude Duke of Guise, King Edward VI of England, King Francis I of France, King Henry VIII of England, King James V of Scotland, Marie of Guise, Mary Queen of Scots, Philippa of Guelders, Queen Madeleine, Queen of Scotland
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Madeleine of Valois, Queen of Scotland
King Edward I of England had claimed feudal lordship over Scotland beginning in 1290 AD and there had been battles ever since. John Balliol, King of Scots and Philip IV of France negotiated the “Auld Alliance” and it played a … Continue reading
Philippa of Guelders, Duchess of Lorraine
Philippa of Guelders was born on November 9, 1467. Her father was Adolf of Egmond, Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen and her mother was Catharine of Bourbon. Philippa had a twin brother Charles and they were born at … Continue reading
Luisa Maria Francisca of Guzman, Queen of Portugal
In another great incident of serendipity, while working on a post on an amazing woman in history, I found another amazing woman. In researching Catherine of Braganza, Queen of King Charles II, her mother was mentioned and it turns out … Continue reading
