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The Duke had a lifelong interest in science, acquired during the civil war, while he was exiled in France. There, he carried out a variety of laboratory experiments assisted by Prince Charles (the future Charles II). [19] He was especially interested in alchemy, and hoped to find a method of producing the philosopher's stone [20] [21] This obsession with alchemy continued throughout his lifetime so that his frequent absences from court, mistakenly attributed to visits to a lover were, very often, periods when the Duke was engrossed in his experiments. [22]
a b c Crompton, Louis (2003). Homosexuality & Civilization. Boston: Belknap/Harvard University Press. pp. 381–388. ISBN 978-0-674-01197-7. Anne probably did not do most of the things she was accused of, but we’ll likely never know for sure. Born on 28 August 1592 in Brooksby, Leicestershire, George Villiers was the son of Sir George Villiers and Mary, daughter of Anthony Beaumont of Glenfield. At a young age, he was sent to France to be educated for court life. Generally an excellent student, he learnt to dance, fence and speak a little French. He was well-known for his physical attractiveness and elegance. Hyde, H. Montgomery (1970), The Love That Dared not Speak its Name, Boston: Little, Brown, pp.44, 143At the time he met Villiers the King was romantically involved with Robert Carr. He became the King favourite when he was 20 years-old and the following year became a groom of the bedchamber. The king, it was reported, would "pinch Carr's cheek in public, smooth his clothes, and gaze at him adoringly, even while talking to others". Over the next eight years Carr steadily accumulated the material rewards of royal infatuation and was given large estates all over England. (8) a b Roberts, Jane (1997). Royal landscape: the gardens and parks of Windsor. pp.289–290. ISBN 0300070799. George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon († 1870) married Lady Katherine Foster-Barham, daughter of James Grimston, 1st Earl of Verulam. Not strictly Tudor but I hope of interest regardless. An academic essay I wrote on the role of George Villiers’ in masques and plays at the court of King James I of England. Hope you enjoy!
To answer the question of why his love life mattered so much is simple on the face of it: these lovers were men. As historian Lady Antonia Fraser has noted, ‘the degree of their intimacy is less important than its political consequences’[i], because these men rose into positions of unequalled power. For modern historians, the emphasis should not be on their gender, but rather a discussion of their competency and the danger that they posed to the Kingdoms of Scotland and England.
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Carr sparked James’ passionate nature from the outset. He was a remarkably handsome man, described by the Earl of Suffolk as ‘straight-limbed, well-favored, strong-shouldered and smooth-faced…’, and when he fell from his horse at a tilt, James’ elaborate sense of romance caused him to follow the boy to Charing Cross Hospital to ensure his welfare. It was obvious to all from the outset that James was in lust, if not yet in love, and the way that he fussed over the injured boy gave rise to satirical comments by some and false statements of concern by others[viii]. Other notable members [ edit ] Theresa Villiers (born 1968) was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 2012 until 2016 The Spanish negotiators demanded that Charles convert to Roman Catholicism as a condition of the match. They also insisted on toleration of Catholics in England and the repeal of the penal laws. After the marriage Maria Anna would have to stay in Spain until England complied with all the terms of the treaty. Charles knew that Parliament would never accept this deal and he returned to England without a bride. (25)
Suffer nor admit no noblemen of our realm or any others, of what condition soever they be of, to enter or come within our said Castle or to the presence or our said dearest son, with any more persons but two or three at most.’[ii] Oxford Archaeology (8 November 2002), The south Terrace at Clivden, Archaeological Watching Brief (PDF), OA Library French, Allen. "The Siege of Ré, 1627.” Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, vol. 28, no. 116, (1950), pp. 160–68. onlineSome years passed after the marriage before James and Anne's first child, Prince Henry, was born in 1594. In July 1592, James Halkerston was suspected of writing verses that suggested King James was homosexual and left his wife a virgin. [9] The claimed extra-marital attachment of the King to Anne Murray (see below) may have been promulgated to scotch such rumours. [ citation needed] Alice Villiers († 1897), daughter of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon, married Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Earl of Lathom. By his first wife Lady Frances his children were Edward, 1st Earl of Jersey, Katherine and Barbara. The Earl of Jersey succeeded his father as Knight Marshal, and was Master of the Horse to Mary II, and an ambassador abroad. He was also a principal secretary of state and Lord Chamberlain, being created Earl in 1697. He married Barbara, daughter of William Chiffinch, closet keeper to Charles II. His sons were William, 2nd Earl of Jersey, and Henry. He was buried in the north ambulatory on 4th September 1711 aged 56. Katherine Villiers married James Louis du Puissar, a refugee officer, in the Abbey on 20th July 1685. Her second husband was a cousin William Villiers, son of Viscount Grandison. Barbara is the only one of this family to have an extant gravestone. The inscription reads: Here lyeth the body of BARBARAH VILLIERS VISCOUNTESS FITZHARDING Governess to His late Royall Highness the Duke of Glocester, daughter to the Hon. Sr EDWARD and the Hon. Lady FRANCES VILLIERS and who died September 19th 1708 in her 52nd year. Francis Villiers James seems to have learnt nothing from his near escape in 1582, treating Carr as his closest advisor at the detriment of others, despite evidence of his incompetence. He was so detested that even the Queen was keen to see a new man in her husband’s bed. It took fate and Carr’s own conceited insolence to save the two kingdoms, though it would bring James to the edge of personal scandal.
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