Obscure Tudors

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1. When Elizabeth I was under scrutiny for her involvement with Thomas Seymour, her governess Kat Ashley was sent to the Tower for questioning. Who else was sent with her? William Carey William Parry Thomas Parry Thomas Carey

2. Lady Jane Grey is known as the "Nine Days Queen" who was tragically executed at the young age of sixteen. Her sister Katherine, too, was the focus of rebels who wanted a Protestant queen. However, their youngest sister was more or less overlooked. Who was she? Anne Grey Mary Grey Frances Grey Eleanor Grey

3. Henry VIII is famous for saying "I like her not!" when he met his intended bride, Anne of Cleves, face to face. Perhaps he would have prefered this sister of Anne's, who had been considered as a possible bride. Amy Amanda Alicia Amelia

4. King Edward VI is known for being the only legitimate son of Henry VIII. Who was appointed as King Edward's Royal Whipping Boy and became his close friend? Barney Fitzpeter Barney Fitzpatrick Barnaby Fitzpatrick Barnaby Fitzpeter

5. Katherine of Aragon was the beautiful Spanish Infanta that married both Tudor Princes, Arthur and Henry. But how well do you know this governess of hers, who was dismissed from her service during her seven years of widowhood? Doña Elizabeth Doña Elvira Doña Emilia Doña Evette

6. Robert Dudley was extremely important to Elizabeth I, as a best friend and possibly more. His sister was also a close friend of Elizabeth's, although she did not achieve her brother Robert's fame. Who was she? Mary Sidney Mary Shelton Margaret Sidney Margaret Shelton

7. Kings had fools and jesters to keep their spirits up. Who was the long-time fool of Henry VIII? Bill Somers Will Somers Walter Somers Robert Somers

8. The second wife of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, will forever be remembered for her beheading. Less known is this woman, the Countess of Salisbury, who was butchered by the executioner, taking as many as eleven blows to die. Mary Pole Mandy Pole Melissa Pole Margaret Pole

9. For those who are Anne Boleyn enthusiasts, you will know that she was banished from court for involving herself with Henry Percy, heir to the Dukedom of Northumberland. Who was the wife that he married soon after? Margaret Talbot Margaret Tudor Mary Tudor Mary Talbot

10. Katherine of Aragon had a large number of supporters during her divorce. The most ardent was this man, the Spanish Ambassador, that worked for her and her daughter's cause until his retirement in 1545. Enrique Chapuys Ferdinand Diaz Fray Diego Eustace Chapuys