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Henry acknowledged one illegitimate child, Henry FitzRoy, as his own, but is suspected to have fathered several illegitimate children by different mistresses. [1] The number and identity of these is a matter of historical debate. [citation needed] There are many theories about whether Henry VIII had fertility difficulties. [2]
Pages in category "Illegitimate children of Henry VIII of England" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
Although Henry may have had other illegitimate children, Henry FitzRoy was the only one the King acknowledged. Henry VIII was also the only surviving son of Henry VII. Henry had no surviving younger brother nor any close male relations from his father's family who could be called up to share the burden of government in the King's name. [14]
The Blount family was of gentry status but had no real national input until Blount gave birth to Henry Fitzroy, the only acknowledged illegitimate child of Henry VIII. [ 6 ] Little is known of Elizabeth Blount's early years, except for her reputation as a beauty, [ 7 ] and for her famous affair with King Henry VIII (born 1491; he was about ...
Some historians believe that Catherine was an illegitimate child of Henry VIII, which would make her also Elizabeth I's paternal half-sister through their shared father, Henry VIII. [5] [6] [7] Other historians suggest that this was a rumour spread by supporters of Catherine of Aragon. [8]
Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset (c. 1519 – 7 December 1557), born Mary Howard, was a daughter-in-law of King Henry VIII of England, being the wife of his illegitimate son Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset.
Carey's mother, Mary Boleyn, was mistress to King Henry VIII from 1520. [7] The exact dates when the affair started and ended are unknown, although it is believed to have ended by the time Carey was born on 4 March 1526. [8] Contemporary rumours stated that Carey was an illegitimate child of Henry VIII.
Ethel(d)reda Malte (sometimes referred to as Audrey; c. 1527/35 – c. 1559) was an English courtier of the Tudor period who was reputed to be an illegitimate daughter of King Henry VIII. She was the wife of poet and writer John Harington, prior to Isabella Markham. Contemporary reports claim she was fathered by Henry VIII. [1]