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Elizabeth's virginity certified?

topic posted Wed, October 21, 2009 - 12:28 PM by  Gereg 		Share/Save/Bookmark
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I seem to recall that one of Her Maj's suitors had his physician certify her virginity. I can't recall which it was, although it seems to me it might have been a Spanish contender. I''m not even dead sure I remember the basic fact correctly.
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  • Re: Elizabeth's virginity certified?

    Wed, October 21, 2009 - 12:46 PM
    I don't recall anyone asking for proof of virginity, though she was examined to see if she could bear children (I think for D'Alencon - but I'd have to check).
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      Re: Elizabeth's virginity certified?

      Wed, October 21, 2009 - 12:57 PM

      A couple of the Spanish Ambassadors attempted to find out if she was "intact" by attempting to bribe members of her household and courtiers. I think those letters are within the Calendar of State Papers Foreign.
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