
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


In October 1562, 29-year-old Queen Elizabeth I fell seriously ill with smallpox at Hampton Court Palace, and for a few terrifying days, it looked like England might lose its queen. With no clear heir to the throne, panic swept through the Tudor court.
In this minicast, we’ll look at what happened during Elizabeth’s illness, how her ladies risked their own lives to care for her, and one of the few times when even the indomitable Elizabeth Tudor seemed mortal.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
By Heather Teysko4.6
520520 ratings
In October 1562, 29-year-old Queen Elizabeth I fell seriously ill with smallpox at Hampton Court Palace, and for a few terrifying days, it looked like England might lose its queen. With no clear heir to the throne, panic swept through the Tudor court.
In this minicast, we’ll look at what happened during Elizabeth’s illness, how her ladies risked their own lives to care for her, and one of the few times when even the indomitable Elizabeth Tudor seemed mortal.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3,200 Listeners

927 Listeners

228 Listeners

738 Listeners

736 Listeners

461 Listeners

312 Listeners

167 Listeners

3,277 Listeners

1,845 Listeners

2,058 Listeners

1,353 Listeners

509 Listeners

91 Listeners

1,102 Listeners