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Tudor History: Meeting Elizabeth of York with Dr. Elizabeth Norton


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Event Description
Elizabeth of York was one of the most politically important English queen consorts. As the eldest daughter of Edward IV, many regarded her as the heir to the throne. Henry Tudor, from his exile in Brittany, vowed to marry her if he was successful in supplanting her uncle, Richard III. In spite of her dynastic importance, she attained little political role during her husband's reign. However, Elizabeth, as the first Tudor queen, set the model for queenship in the sixteenth century.

Led by an expert on the Tudor period, Dr. Elizabeth Norton, this Conversation will explore the turbulent life and queenship of this most enigmatic of Tudor queens. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of Elizabeth of York's life and her political importance.

Series Description
The Tudor Dynasty captures the imagination like no other period in English history. This series of talks led by British historian Dr. Elizabeth Norton will examine the world of the Tudors – and the many wives of the notorious King Henry VIII – with each week’s standalone lecture looking at a particular topic or theme.
On August 22, 1485, an obscure Welsh nobleman named Henry Tudor surprised everyone by winning the throne of England on the battlefield at Bosworth Field. Taking the throne as Henry VII, he would be the first of five Tudor monarchs, who would rule England for 118 years. Following him was his son, the infamous Henry VIII with his six long-suffering wives, as well as his three grandchildren, Edward VI, ‘Bloody’ Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen.
This series of lectures will look at the lives of these key family members and their prodigy, and contextualize their stories' impact on the modern monarchy. To view our full selection of upcoming events in the series, click here.

Dr Elizabeth Norton is a British historian, specialising in the Tudor period. She has degrees from both Oxford and Cambridge universities and King's College London. She is the author of twelve books, including 'The Hidden Lives of Tudor Women', 'The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor' and biographies of four of Henry VIII's wives. She regularly appears as an expert on television.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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Dr. Elizabeth Norton is a genus to be able to talk about this part of Tudor history! It amazing but now I feel like i can get a handle on the Woodvilles, Beauforts .etc. i will continue to follow her courses.

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J. (Washington, US)

Another excellent presentation by Dr. Norton.

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EliabethYork

Dr. Elizabeth Norton is a genus to be able to talk about this part of Tudor history! It amazing but now I feel like i can get a handle on the Woodvilles, Beauforts .etc. i will continue to follow her courses.

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A. (Portland, US)

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J. (Washington, US)

Another excellent presentation by Dr. Norton.