Mary Tudor, Queen of France

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Mary Tudor, Queen of France born?March 18, 1496, in Greenwich, England
2. When did Mary Tudor, Queen of France die?June 25, 1533, in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England
3. What is the first marriage?King Louis XII of France, married October 9, 1514, in Abbeville, France
4. What is the notable descendant?Maternal grandmother of Lady Jane Grey, the nine-day queen of England
5. Who was Mary Tudor?Mary Tudor was an English princess born in 1496. She became Queen of France when she married King Louis XII. Later she married Charles Brandon, the Duke of Suffolk.
6. Why did Mary Tudor marry King Louis XII of France?Her marriage in 1514 was a political deal to help England and France work together against Spain. It was mainly about politics, not a romantic choice.

Dynasty: A succession of rulers from the same family, such as the Tudor dynasty.
Clandestine Marriage: A marriage that is kept secret, often due to opposition or legal restrictions.
Royal Succession: The process by which the right to rule passes from one monarch to another.
Diplomatic Instrument: An action or agreement used to manage relationships and negotiations between countries.