November 8, 1543 – Birth of Lettice Knollys, one of the best known figures of Elizabeth I’s court. Read more about her at www.janetwertman.com
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August 29, 1588 – Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, writes his last letter to Elizabeth I. Read it on www.janetwertman.com
“This day died a man of much wit – and very little judgment.” These are said to be Elizabeth’s words upon hearing of the death…
March 16, 1554 – Elizabeth’s letter to Mary I (the “Tide Letter” – so named because Elizabeth wrote it right after being informed she would be taken to the Tower, and by the time she finished, the tide on the Thames had turned and they could no longer leave that day. Read more on www.janetwertman.com
