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Tudor History: Henry VIII's Lost Son with Dr. Elizabeth Norton
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Led by an expert on the Tudor period, Dr. Elizabeth Norton, we will discuss the life and importance of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the only acknowledged illegitimate son of Henry VIII. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of the wider Tudor Dynasty, as well as Henry VIII's attempts to ensure that he had a son to succeed him.
To learn more about the Tudor dynasty, we invite you to explore additional installments in this series of conversations, led by Dr. Norton.
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.
Dr. Norton tells the story of Henry Fitzroy clearly and fully. Very interesting
Although I had heard that Henry VIII had a “secret son” I knew very little about him. Dr Norton’s webinar revealed many fascinating details about Henry Fitzroy’s life, from his mother’s relationship with the king, to his princely upbringing, to his untimely death. It’s fascinating to think this illegitimate boy could have possibly been king and upturned history.