Papers by Margaret-Ann Fletcher
Margaret Tudor is a forgotten woman of the sixteenth century. Vastly understudied, she has been o... more Margaret Tudor is a forgotten woman of the sixteenth century. Vastly understudied, she has been overshadowed by her other prominent family members such as Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots. Yet she is a fantastic example of a woman who, due to unfortunate circumstances, was thrust in to a position of power in an age where society was dominated by men. This paper will attempt to shed some more light on to Margaret’s tumultuous life by investigating why she ultimately failed to maintain control of the regency of her son, James V. Through examining her personality, her connections within the nobility and how Anglo-French relations impacted on Margaret’s position, it is hoped this study will expand on Margaret’s historiography as well as adding a fresh perspective to Margaret’s situation during the minority of her son.
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Papers by Margaret-Ann Fletcher