Elizabeth I

The Tudor Royal Court | Birth of a Princess | Perils of Youth | Forms of Identity

After Hans Holbein the Younger
Anne Boleyn (late 19th century)
Tempera on ivory
Carole Levin Collection
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Elizabeth's mother Anne Boleyn (1507-1536) was a member of the Howard family, and her uncle was the powerful Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk. Anne spent several years at the French court as a young woman and was educated there with the daughter of the French king Louis XII. Anne was renowned for her dark hair, sparkling brown eyes, and quick wit.

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