probably Queen Mary I
© National Portrait Gallery, London
probably Queen Mary I
after Unknown artist
plaster cast of a medal, (16th century)
1 1/4 in. x 1 1/8 in. (32 mm x 27 mm) overall
Given by British Museum Department of Coins and Medals
Reference Collection
NPG D36118
Sitterback to top
- Queen Mary I (1516-1558), Reigned 1553-58; daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. Sitter associated with 50 portraits.
Events of 1500back to top
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Henry VII meets Philip the Fair of Burgundy at Calais to confirm the resolution of trade disputes with the Netherlands and to discuss dynastic marriages for Prince Henry, later Henry VIII, and Princess Mary, later Queen of France.Art and science
Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sail to Brazil, and claims the land for Portugal.William Caxton's successor, Wynkyn de Worde, establishes a printing press in Fleet Street, London. The area becomes synonymous with printing.
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Louis XII of France and Ferdinand II of Aragon agree to divide the Kingdom of Naples between them at the Treaty of GranadaComments back to top
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