Supplemental - Elizabeth's Suitors (2): Sweden and the Habsburgs

Queens of England Podcast by James Boulton

Aug 27, 201727:13Education

Terrified of leaving England without an heir, Elizabeth's councillors searched Europe to find a suitable groom. First up, were Eric of Sweden, and Archduke Charles of Austria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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