Common questions about Mary Tudor, Queen of France

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Mary Tudor born and who were her parents?

Mary Tudor was born on the 18th of March 1496 to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. She was the youngest child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York to survive infancy.

Who did Mary Tudor marry first and when did that marriage end?

Mary Tudor married King Louis XII of France on the 9th of October 1514. The marriage ended with Louis's death on the 1st of January 1515.

When did Mary Tudor marry Charles Brandon in secret?

Mary Tudor married Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, in secret on the 3rd of March 1515. The ceremony took place at the Hotel de Cluny in Paris.

Why did Mary Tudor oppose Anne Boleyn?

Mary Tudor opposed Anne Boleyn because she developed a lasting dislike for her when Anne served as a maid of honour in her entourage to France. The conflict intensified in the late 1520s when Mary openly opposed her brother's attempt to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

When and where did Mary Tudor die?

Mary Tudor died on the 25th of June 1533 at Westhorpe Hall. She was thirty-seven years old and had never fully recovered from the sweating sickness she had contracted in 1528.