Queen Mary

Firstly, Alejandria is a Christian Saint, man’s defender. Her occupation might contradict the title of a saint; however Mary Magdalene is recognized as a Saint by the Catholic Church. Alejandrina could also be derived from the city of Alexandria, the heart of knowledge and learning in Egypt. In “[doing] away with my generation’s virginity” (Page 64), Maria “taught us more…

This conflict came true fruition under the reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, and the debate over her legitimacy as queen. The internal workings of the English royal family became a matter of international interest when it pit the English Nobility directly against the Catholic Church. Many people and countries saw this conflict as a way…

agenda than a cultural one, although it was for Elizabeth a way to demonstrate both aspects of herself, a Protestant queen and a scholar. The meaning of this comparison was that the divided kingdom would finally be reunited under one religion. This union would be made possible by one woman, Elizabeth/Astraea who in this comparison, endorsed some characteristics of the Virgin Mary, therefore heralding the arrival of Christ in…

Elizabeth of York Born: 11th February 1466 in Westminster Palace Parents: Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville Siblings: Thomas Grey, Richard Grey, Mary of York, Cecily, Edward V, Margaret of York, Richard, Anne of York, George, Catherine and Bridget. Married: Henry VII, 1486- 1503 her death. Children: Arthur, Margaret, Henry VIII, Elizabeth, Mary, Edmund and Katherine. Died: 11th February 1503 in the Tower of London. Buried in Henry VII's Chapel in Westminster Abbey. Brief Summary…

her reign ultimately allowed her to keep total control of the powers given to her as Queen. Throughout European history the practice Royal Intermarriage occurred where members of ruling families married into other ruling families. Often arranged, these marriages were a form of diplomacy, which signified increased relations between the two nations. Elizabeth I witnessed such a marriage occur when her half sister Mary I married the Spanish Prince Philip of Spain. Despite her royal birth and…

The Black Madonnas of Europe The Mother Mary is an image of purity and beauty. She is an aspiration for women all around the world. As the Mother of Christ, she sacrificed in order to do the will of God, but today’s ideals have influenced people into thinking that the angelic nature of the Mother Mary must mean that she was white, and therefore, Christ was white. Just recently have the Black Madonnas of Europe became a large controversy. Racism has caused a stir in all aspects of society.…

Sphere of Influence When Elizabeth 1 became queen of England, she understood the importance of controlling the way she was portrayed. With this control in her hands. Elizabeth created a mythical image of herself that subjects embraced also glorified. Elizabeth wasn’t just the queen, she was a great artist, but more importantly, her strong personality influenced along with inspired the arts, including the culture of England to reach new heights. Elizabeth became the Imperial Votaress in the…

Elizabeth Tudor or Queen Elizabeth 1 as she is famously known for was born on September 7, 1533 at Greenwich Palace. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn. Henry VIII was married before Anne Boleyn and had to break the catholic tradition in order to separate from his first wife. He married Anne Boleyn in January 25, 1533 which they later found out that their marriage was null. Later in the year Anne Boleyn became pregnant and Henry VIII and everybody else thought…

inherited a bankrupt nation, torn by religious separation, and a weakened bond between of France and Spain.” The people of the time told her that her only hope of success as queen was to marry quickly and then rely on her husband for support. Her father Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon had a daughter named Mary. Then Henry went against the pope and disobeyed the catholic church to get a divorce with Catherine When Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn were expecting a…

in 1515 he became duke of Burgundy and gained rule over the Netherlands. On March 14,1516 Charles was announced king in Brussels he was known as Charles I of Castile and Aragon. Charles had four sisters and one brother. His first sister Mary of Hungary was queen of Hungary and later governor of Netherlands. His second sister…