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Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

Making a Monarch - Nicola Tallis | Maiden Mother Matriarch 85

Jun 9, 2024
Historian Nicola Tallis discusses Elizabeth I's early life, the challenges of marriage for Tudor women, religious conflict, the importance of reputation, and why the Tudors are still fascinating.
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  • Elizabeth I's childhood was marked by the absence of a typical mother-daughter bond, impacting her emotional development.
  • Elizabeth's decision to remain unmarried was influenced by her deep mistrust of men and marriage due to her father's marriages and their tragic consequences.

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Elizabeth's Childhood and Relationship with Anne Boleyn

Elizabeth's early years are characterized by limited contact with her mother, Anne Boleyn, who visited her only sporadically due to the constraints of royal life. Living in different palaces, Elizabeth spent most of her time at Hatfield, away from London's disease-ridden environment. Despite her luxurious upbringing with a dedicated staff, including rockers and nannies, Elizabeth's childhood was marked by the absence of a typical mother-daughter bond, impacting her emotional development.

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