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Elizabeth Morgan

Elizabeth is a historian, writer, and student with a passionate interest in the Tudor era. She also enjoys religious history, mythology, and Renaissance art. Recently she has studied King Henry VIII at Oxford University and history at the Open University and the University of Roehampton. She has also gained two Certificates (King Henry VIII & The Tudors) and a History Diploma (The Tudors). Elizabeth lives in Wales, United Kingdom, and can often be found exploring its many castles, cathedrals, and churches. She regularly writes about her trips to Museums and Heritage sites. Much of her research is dedicated to Cardinal Wolsey. She is the Founder of The Cardinal Wolsey Society, writes daily articles, and publishes its monthly newsletter.

Member since: Oct 11, 2022Published posts: 17

Articles by Elizabeth Morgan

Who Were the Windsor Beauties? 10 Portraits by Sir Peter Lely

Catherine Parr: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?

Is it possible that Catherine Parr could have been the love of her husband’s life?

5 Interesting Historic Events That Happened on Christmas Day

What are five of the most memorable historic events that happened on Christmas Day?

10 Famous Saints Associated With Christmas

From Saint Nicholas to Saint Lucy, these famous saints are closely associated with the festive season.

Who Was the Real Good King Wenceslas Behind the Christmas Carol?

Who was Good King Wenceslas, the man behind the Christmas carol?

How Did the Tudors Celebrate Christmas?

Was Catherine of Aragon the Wife King Henry Loved Most?

Catherine of Aragon was the first love and first wife of King Henry VIII. Married for 25 years — many of them were blissfully happy.

5 Iconic Quotes by the Duke of Wellington

Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick: Meet the “Real” Kingmaker

How does the real 15th-century Earl of Warwick, Richard Neville, compare with the heroic, sword-wielding character portrayed in modern literature?

When Henry VIII Met Francis I: The Field of the Cloth of Gold

Anne of Cleves: The Wife King Henry Loved Most?

Was Henry VIII’s jilted wife Anne of Cleves more loved than most people believe?

Geoffrey of Monmouth: The Man Who Gave Us King Arthur and Merlin

Geoffrey of Monmouth is credited with producing some of the best-known versions of King Arthur and his knights. Who was he?