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S1 E3 Jane, Mary and Elizabeth

Documentary

NR

59m

Mar 2, 2012

In 1553, the death of a 15-year-old boy caused an unprecedented political crisis. For the first time in English history, all the contender for his crown were female: Lady Jane Grey, the staunchly Catholic Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth I.Featuring: Helen Castor

Season 1, 3 Episodes

Season 1 (3 Episodes)

She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens - Matilda and Eleanor

Matilda and Eleanor,

The first woman to attempt to claim the English throne, Matilda--daughter of Henry I, granddaughter of William the Conqueror--was hours from her coronation in 1141 when an angry mob chased her away.

She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens - Isabella and Margaret

Isabella and Margaret,

Isabella and Margaret were both young French girls and political pawns when they were married to English kings. Shakespeare later dubbed Margaret "She-wolf of France."

She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens - Jane, Mary and Elizabeth

Jane, Mary and Elizabeth,

In 1553, the death of a 15-year-old boy caused an unprecedented political crisis. For the first time in English history, all the contender for his crown were female: Lady Jane Grey, the staunchly Catholic Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth I.

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She-Wolves: England’s Early Queens

Documentary

TV-14

1 Season

59m

In this series, historian Helen Castor explores seven queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked, and whether the term 'She-Wolves' was deserved. Based on her critically acclaimed book 'She-Wolves'.

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