Upon the death of Dowager Queen, her widower took off for London with his new baby daughter. [9], At her father's death, Catherine's wardship fell to the King, who on 1 March 1528[10] sold it to his brother-in-law, Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. Dona Maria de Salinas had come to the English court with Henry VIII's Queen consort, Catherine of Aragon, and was one of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting and closest friends. It may also have been the subject of an unpublished play from 1600 by William Haughton, The English Fugitives. She herself admitted to having a short temper and a quick tongue and there were even times that she went out of her way to have a jibe at someone. [21] Several years later when Gardiner was imprisoned during the reign of King Edward VI, she is quoted as saying, "It was merry with the lambs when the wolf was shut up."[22]. Daughter of Paris: The Diary of Marie Duplessis, France’s Most Celebrated Courtesan... Push Not the River (The Poland Trilogy Book 1), The Magdalene Deception (The Magdalene Chronicles Book 1), Servant of the Crown (Heir to the Crown Book 1), 355: The Women of Washington's Spy Ring (Women Spies Book 1). Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. Madame Suffolk is much talked about and is in great favour; but the King shows no alteration in his behaviour to the Queen, although she is said to be annoyed by the rumour". [4][5] As his only surviving child, Catherine inherited the barony. Beginning in 1550, the Duchess helped establish Stranger churches for foreign Protestants, principally Dutch, who were fleeing religious persecution on the Continent. The people were unhappy with the dissolution of their abbey in Louth, upset with many of the government commissions in the area which were being conducted to look at the resources that the smaller monasteries had as well as the conduct of the clergy. Wikipedia. Grabs your interest right from the start and it’s one of those can’t put down as you want to see what’s happens next. They believed that the word of God came from the Bible and that salvation was through faith rather than good works and deeds. Suffolk died 22 August 1545,[23] and it was rumoured that the King was considering the Duchess — still only in her mid-20s — as his seventh wife. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Captured atmosphere of royal intrigue in an entertaining and realistic manner. In the past, ar a dinner party when her husband Brandon suggested that each lady ask the man they liked best to escort them to dinner. Pingback: Literarische Halbjahresrückschau, die Zweite – Nixblix´ simple Sicht der Dinge / December 31, 2018 at 10:58 am, Pingback: A Tudor Year – Day 81 – 22nd March – The History Cupboard / March 22, 2019 at 9:50 am. I love to read about the Tudors and I especially like the writing style of Mr. Riches. Web. GET YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW, Katherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk | Queen to History, Literarische Halbjahresrückschau, die Zweite – Nixblix´ simple Sicht der Dinge, A Tudor Year – Day 81 – 22nd March – The History Cupboard. We have no records regarding what Katherine thought or felt about the marriage but now at just fourteen years of age Katherine Willoughby was Duchess of Suffolk and one of the most powerful women in England. She named her pet spaniel "Gardiner", provoking much amusement when she called her dog to heel. However, Edward VI died on 6th July 1553 and his death paved the way for the very Catholic, Mary I. Mary I desired to return England to the Catholic faith and reunite the country with Rome. Both boys were buried at Buckden and a few months later the title of Duke of Suffolk passed on to Katherine's stepdaughter's husband, Henry Grey. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, Miniature of Catherine Willoughby by Hans Holbein, the Younger. She had a daughter who was named Susan. If you're a fan of Game of Thrones, Outlander, or the Wheel of Time, you’ll love this series. Grab this historical romance today. Her eldest son Henry obtained the remaining two-thirds of his father's property and wealth which he would be entitled to when he came of age. [26] The Duchess could not support the young infant so she wrote to Sir William Cecil, asking for funds. However, they were to walk a fine line. This author has a lovely style of writing which draws you into the characters very quickly. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Under Edward VI's reign Katherine was a hard-working Protestant, sharing her religious books with others, frequenting church, and supporting those of the same faith both financially and with her name. He lives in Pembrokeshire, West Wales and is a specialist in the history of the Tudors. [20], Noted for her wit, sharp tongue, and devotion to learning, by the last years of Henry VIII's reign the Duchess of Suffolk was also an outspoken advocate of the English Reformation. For more information about Tony's books please visit his website tonyriches.com and find him on Twitter @tonyriches An outspoken supporter of the English Reformation, she fled abroad to Wesel and later the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the reign of Queen Mary I, to avoid persecution. The mother of Lady Jane Grey, de facto Queen of England and Ireland from 10 July until 19 July 1553, as well as Lady Katherine Grey and Lady Mary Grey. On the other hand, reading it subsequently is kind of like a souvenir. Please try again. In 1555, during the reign of Queen Mary I, the Berties were among the Marian exiles who left for the Continent. Birthdate: circa March 22, 1519. As such, he played an important role in quelling the Lincolnshire rebellion in 1536,[16] and built an imposing residence at Grimsthorpe,[6] which came into Catherine's possession at the death of Elizabeth de Vere, Dowager Countess of Oxford, widow of the 13th Earl. 1027; by, Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby de Eresby, William Willoughby, 11th Baron Willoughby de Eresby, File:Catherine Willoughby, portrait miniature 3.jpg, The most Rare and Excellent History, Of the Dutchess of Suffolks Calamity, Christopher Willoughby, 10th Baron Willoughby de Eresby, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Catherine_Brandon,_Duchess_of_Suffolk&oldid=722663537, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the ODNB, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, Catherine's story is very fictionalized in the novel. When Katherine was just seven years old, her father died and with no male son surviving Katherine was his heir. Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk (née Lady Frances Brandon; 16 July 1517 – 20 November 1559), was an English noblewoman, the second child and eldest daughter of King Henry VIII's younger sister, Princess Mary, and Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Since Katherine could not take her own husband, she decided to take Bishop Gardiner because she liked him the least. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Katherine was a Protestant in her beliefs, that is to say that she believed there was no need for elaborate church ceremonies with priests and saints acting as intermediaries or the need for pilgrimages. 22 October - Treason or a malicious woman making things up? A wonderful story of a lady and her life as a Duchess. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2019, Highly recommend this book it’s another smashing read for a fantastic author, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2020. For example, “bloody” mary burned half as many heretics per year on average than her ‘compassionate’ sister Elizabeth. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. They seemed to have the money – not the men! [26] The Duchess of Suffolk was appointed guardian and was entrusted with the custody of Mary. Katherine then gave birth to a second son sometime in 1537, a boy who was christened Charles.