Circumstances in Europe at the Time of the Marriage Treaty Between King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza – A guest post by Susan Abernethy

with Heather R. Darsie, J. D. I am delighted to host my friend Susan Abernethy during her blog tour for Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza. Please enjoy this post by Susan, below. England and Portugal had a long-standing relationship. The two countries brokered a diplomatic and commercial treaty as early as 1386, establishing a pact of mutual friendship and support. … Continue reading Circumstances in Europe at the Time of the Marriage Treaty Between King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza – A guest post by Susan Abernethy

Heather R DarsieJuly 31, 2025Leave a comment

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The 13 Siblings of Mary, Queen of Scots

by Heather R. Darsie, J.D. Mary, Queen of Scots had at least a dozen siblings from both her maternal and paternal sides. Mary’s mother, Marie de Guise, had two children during her marriage with the Duke of Longueville before his untimely passing, then had two more children with James V before Mary was born. Mary’s father, James V of Scotland, had at least nine children … Continue reading The 13 Siblings of Mary, Queen of Scots

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Maidens and Manuscripts: Taking a fresh look at people and events from 1347 to 1625, with a focus on women and illuminated manuscripts

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Circumstances in Europe at the Time of the Marriage Treaty Between King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza – A guest post by Susan Abernethy

The 13 Siblings of Mary, Queen of Scots