Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Jane Seymour

first came to court in service of queen catherine, moved to wait on anne bolelyn, who became second wife.
in 1535, king noticed Jane. 1536, new love for her. he sent her a love letter in a purse and sent them back unopened with a message of her family's honor.
she was afraid her family would be dishonored if he didn't like her anymore.
married may 30, 1356.
had children Prince Edward was born in october 1537. first to provide king with son.
she died twelve days after her son was born.
she was buried in his tomb. only wife to be buried with him.

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