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Dudley Becomes Free to Remarry

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1560Date range
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1560

Robert DudleySeptember 1560

England · House / House of Tudor

Amy Dudley's death leaves Robert Dudley free to marry, intensifying discussion of whether Elizabeth might choose him and produce a direct heir.

Names involved

Robert Dudley

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