The Resume

(March 18, 1496-June 25, 1533)
Born in London, United Kingdom
Daughter of King Henry VII
Sister of King Henry VIII
Married King Louis XII of France (1514-15) and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk (1515-33)
Maternal grandmother of Lady Jane Grey

Why she might be annoying:

She was 34 years younger than Louis XII, who she wed to seal a peace treaty between the two countries.
She wed the Duke of Suffolk in secret and against the wishes of Henry VIII, who had hoped to arrange another politically advantageous marriage.
Her relationship with Henry VIII became further strained when she opposed his effort to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
Even after her second marriage, she was referred to in the English court as the Queen of France instead of the Duchess of Suffolk -- possibly a subtle reminder from Henry that she had married beneath her station.

Why she might not be annoying:

She had warned Henry that if she outlived Louis XII, she intended for her next husband to be one of her choosing.
She played the lute and clavichord.
Erasmus said of her, 'Nature never formed anything more beautiful.'

Credit: C. Fishel

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Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 207 Votes: 68.60% Annoying