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Obscure Tudors 2 Trivia Quiz


Here are some less well known people at the Tudor court. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by princess_1990. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
287,213
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4581
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Dreessen (6/10), Guest 1 (3/10), psnz (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Many Tudor fans know about the love affair and marriage of Charles Brandon and Princess Mary Tudor. But do you know the name of the woman he married shortly after Mary Tudor's early death? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Towards the end of his life, Henry VIII became fat and ill. At this time, one of the most important men in his life was his favorite physician. Who was it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Only true Katherine of Aragon enthusiasts know the name of this man, her confidant and confessor in the early years of her marriage to Henry VIII. Rumors were rife about their relationship, which some thought went beyond friendship and confession. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There are a few well-known mistresses of Henry VIII, but this lady, a cousin of Anne Boleyn, is often not remembered as one of them, because her relationship with Henry was so short. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Robert Dudley is the most famous of Elizabeth I's favorites. Less well known is this man, who was a great contender for Elizabeth's favor, and rumors abounded about her relationship with him. His early death prevented him from creating a lasting impression on the court. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Anne Boleyn's arrest and execution are well known to even those who know little about the Tudors. However, do you know the name of her jailer, the Constable of the Tower of London? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Katherine of Aragon was not allowed to keep all of her Spanish ladies when she settled down at the English court. This woman, however, stayed a devoted servant and lady-in-waiting to her for many years and was one of her dearest friends. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Katherine Parr is famous for being one of only two wives to outlive Henry VIII. Many people do not bother to read about her life afterwards, however, when she re-married and had a daughter. What was her baby's name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. As the Lord Protector to Edward VI and the brother of two other notable Tudor figures, Jane and Thomas Seymour, Edward Seymour is still remembered today. His formidable second wife, however, is often overlooked. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Most Tudor fans know Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, a favorite of Elizabeth I and the instigator of the Essex Rebellion of 1601. However, Essex did not do it alone. This man, the Earl of Southampton, was very much involved. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Many Tudor fans know about the love affair and marriage of Charles Brandon and Princess Mary Tudor. But do you know the name of the woman he married shortly after Mary Tudor's early death?

Answer: Catherine Willoughby

Much like his best friend Henry VIII, Charles Brandon was notorious for his scandalous and ill-planned marriages. When he secretly married the Princess Mary in 1515 it was was already his third marriage. His two earlier marriages were with Anne Browne and her aunt, Margaret Mortimer.

He had been engaged to Anne, then changed his mind and married her aunt. Anne's family was so angry, they forced him to divorce Margaret and marry Anne. He got into more trouble with his marriage to Mary Tudor later on.

His marriage to his fourth and last wife, Catherine Willoughby, was equally appalling. Catherine had been betrothed to his son, but he broke the betrothal and decided to marry her himself instead. She was only in her mid-teens, and Charles was in his forties.
2. Towards the end of his life, Henry VIII became fat and ill. At this time, one of the most important men in his life was his favorite physician. Who was it?

Answer: William Butts

William Butts was Henry VIII's physician for many years, and was especially important in the 1540s, when Henry became more and more sick and needed special medicines and bandages every day and night. He died before the King.
3. Only true Katherine of Aragon enthusiasts know the name of this man, her confidant and confessor in the early years of her marriage to Henry VIII. Rumors were rife about their relationship, which some thought went beyond friendship and confession.

Answer: Fray Diego

Fray Diego was Katherine of Aragon's confessor for a short time, but the two became very close. She was oblivious to the very unreligious behavior of the priest when he was off duty, and her reputation was damaged by it. Rumors began to circulate about their relationship, and although Katherine denied them and refused to let Fray Diego leave, she was eventually forced to do so.
4. There are a few well-known mistresses of Henry VIII, but this lady, a cousin of Anne Boleyn, is often not remembered as one of them, because her relationship with Henry was so short.

Answer: Margaret Shelton

Margaret Shelton, or "Madge" Shelton, was put in front of the King to keep his attention when he started to turn against Anne Boleyn. Her family wanted the King to stay with the Boleyn faction, even if it meant Anne wasn't the center of his attention. Margaret was supposed to keep him focused on the goals of the Boleyn family, but their relationship was over very quickly, and nothing was gained.
5. Robert Dudley is the most famous of Elizabeth I's favorites. Less well known is this man, who was a great contender for Elizabeth's favor, and rumors abounded about her relationship with him. His early death prevented him from creating a lasting impression on the court.

Answer: Christopher Hatton

Christopher Hatton's time at court was brief, but he made his own impact while he was there. He quickly earned Elizabeth's attention because of his good looks and charm, and became one of her favorites early on.
6. Anne Boleyn's arrest and execution are well known to even those who know little about the Tudors. However, do you know the name of her jailer, the Constable of the Tower of London?

Answer: William Kingston

William Kingston greeted Anne Boleyn when she was brought to the Tower, and he was responsible for her during her stay. He was supposed to tell the King anything she said that could incriminate her, but he was secretly sympathetic for her.
7. Katherine of Aragon was not allowed to keep all of her Spanish ladies when she settled down at the English court. This woman, however, stayed a devoted servant and lady-in-waiting to her for many years and was one of her dearest friends.

Answer: María de Salinas

María was so devoted to Katherine that she turned down marriage proposals from several men in order to stay in the Queen's service. Eventually she did marry, after Katherine's place was secure and she found an Englishman that she truly loved. Her daughter would be the future wife of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.
8. Katherine Parr is famous for being one of only two wives to outlive Henry VIII. Many people do not bother to read about her life afterwards, however, when she re-married and had a daughter. What was her baby's name?

Answer: Mary Seymour

Katherine Parr was married four times. After Henry VIII died in 1547, Katherine married her last husband and long-time love, Thomas Seymour. She became pregnant early in 1548, and at the end of August, she gave birth to her only child, Mary. Katherine died only a week later, and Mary disappeared from the records a couple of years later.
9. As the Lord Protector to Edward VI and the brother of two other notable Tudor figures, Jane and Thomas Seymour, Edward Seymour is still remembered today. His formidable second wife, however, is often overlooked.

Answer: Anne Stanhope

Anne Stanhope was not a typical sixteenth-century housewife. Far from being a dutiful and obedient servant, Anne spoke her mind on all occasions, and was extremely ambitious. More than anything, she wanted status and power, and was delighted when her husband became the Lord Protector.
10. Most Tudor fans know Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, a favorite of Elizabeth I and the instigator of the Essex Rebellion of 1601. However, Essex did not do it alone. This man, the Earl of Southampton, was very much involved.

Answer: Henry Wriothesley

Henry Wriothesley was the grandson of Thomas Wriothesley, Earl of Southampton, who was a courtier at the court of Henry VIII. Henry Wriothesley was a fierce Catholic, and was friends with Devereux, so when he decided to rebel against the Protestant Elizabeth I, Henry went along with him.

However, Elizabeth was merciful and when the rebellion was defeated, Henry was only given a prison sentence in the Tower of London. Devereux was not so lucky: he received the death sentence.
Source: Author princess_1990

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