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Dec 27, 2018 · Lisbon, Portugal, Dec 27, 2018 / 10:01 am. When the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima in 1917, Portugal had already acclaimed Mary as their reigning Queen for hundreds...
- Married Life
- Arriving on The Close
- Naming The Close
Born in Edinburgh at the end of the 16th century, we know nothing of Mary King’s pre-married life. She married Thomas Nimmo in 1616 yet despite the tradition in taking a husbands name, Mary kept her surname as King. The pair had four children together: Alexander, Euphame, Jonet, and William. Tragedy struck the family in 1629 when Thomas passed away...
As a merchant in the city, it only made sense for Mary to move to Mary King’s Close, then known as Alexander King’s Close. The street was the second largest in Edinburgh, first being The Royal Mile, and used as a market. In 1635 she brought her family to The Close, purchasing not one, but two properties; her “turnpike hoose” (taxed house) with a ce...
Throughout history, the names of closes took inspiration from businesses, activities, and essential people; for example, Fleshmarket Close was the city’s abattoir, and Anchor Close was named after a Tavern on the same street. As it was called prior, Alexander King received recognition with a close name for his prominent work as a lawyer in the city...
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Several portraits and depictions of Mary I of England are thought to show the jewels brought to her at Guildford Castle and Winchester. Philip's portrait by Titian was loaned to his prospective bride. Mary lodged at the Old Bishop's Palace in Winchester, known as Wolvesey Castle. [1] The wedding took place in Winchester Cathedral on 25 July 1554.
Known as Maria the Pious in Portugal and Maria the Mad in Brazil, she was the first undisputed queen regnant of Portugal and the first monarch of Brazil. Maria was the eldest daughter of King Dom José I (Joseph I) of Portugal and Queen Mariana Victoria. As the heir to the throne, she held the titles of Princess of Brazil and Duchess of Braganza.
- 24 February 1777 – 20 March 1816
- Mariana Victoria of Spain
Feb 1, 2019 · Mary Tudor married the King of France, but after she was widowed, talks had begun to marry her to Charles V. When the alliance of Henry VIII and Charles V fell apart, and Charles was still in conflict with France, the marriage with Isabella of Portugal was the logical choice.
Aug 9, 2021 · By Sydney Zatz. 9th August 2021. Mary Boleyn, known as Lady Mary, was born circa 1499 in Blicking Hall, Norfolk. She was the sister of the English queen consort, Anne Boleyn, whose family...