Historic Figures
WITH THE NAME ELIZABETH
Bonnie Parker was the celebrated girlfriend of Clyde Barrow, and with him and his gang, participated in a rampage of robbery and murder between 1931 and 1934. Born in Texas, Bonnie, her two siblings and her widowed mother lived with her maternal grandparents. They were reasonably well-off and Bonnie was a good student in school. Before her 16th birthday, however, she dropped out of school and married her boyfriend. The union was short-lived (though never officially dissolved) and Bonnie was working as a waitress when she met Clyde Barrow. She was immediately smitten with him and joined him and his gang without looking back. Without looking much forward, either. Bonnie was 24 years old when she and Clyde died together in a shootout by a police posse, and moved on into legend, helped in no small way by the 1967 portrayal of her by Faye Dunaway in the movie, Bonnie and Clyde.
Bonnie Parker was the celebrated girlfriend of Clyde Barrow, and with him and his gang, participated in a rampage of robbery and murder between 1931 and 1934. Born in Texas, Bonnie, her two siblings and her widowed mother lived with her maternal grandparents. They were reasonably well-off and Bonnie was a good student in school. Before her 16th birthday, however, she dropped out of school and married her boyfriend. The union was short-lived (though never officially dissolved) and Bonnie was working as a waitress when she met Clyde Barrow. She was immediately smitten with him and joined him and his gang without looking back. Without looking much forward, either. Bonnie was 24 years old when she and Clyde died together in a shootout by a police posse, and moved on into legend, helped in no small way by the 1967 portrayal of her by Faye Dunaway in the movie, Bonnie and Clyde.
Bonnie Parker was the celebrated girlfriend of Clyde Barrow, and with him and his gang, participated in a rampage of robbery and murder between 1931 and 1934. Born in Texas, Bonnie, her two siblings and her widowed mother lived with her maternal grandparents. They were reasonably well-off and Bonnie was a good student in school. Before her 16th birthday, however, she dropped out of school and married her boyfriend. The union was short-lived (though never officially dissolved) and Bonnie was working as a waitress when she met Clyde Barrow. She was immediately smitten with him and joined him and his gang without looking back. Without looking much forward, either. Bonnie was 24 years old when she and Clyde died together in a shootout by a police posse, and moved on into legend, helped in no small way by the 1967 portrayal of her by Faye Dunaway in the movie, Bonnie and Clyde.
In the New Testament and The Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 1, Elizabeth is introduced as the mother of John the Baptist. Not much information is known about Elizabeth, but she has the distinction of being one of the first to know about her cousin Mary's blessing as the Mother of God. Elizabeth was beyond child-bearing age, yet her husband Zachary was told by an angel in a vision that they would have a son and should name him John. When he doubted this, he was struck dumb. After John's birth, Zachary's speech was restored. Elizabeth’s Feast Day is November 5.
Everyone loved Queen Elizabeth I who reigned England from 1558 to her death in 1603. The daughter of Henry VIII, Elizabeth Tudor survived a perilous childhood which included the beheading of her mother Anne Boleyn. This obviously affected the young girl who stayed steadfast independent and would never marry herself. During her reign, England prospered. It was a time of peace (she ended the war with France and whipped the Spanish Armada). But most notably, it was the golden era of literature, drama and the arts (Shakespeare was writing prolifically during this time).
Elizabeth II began her reign in 1952, and is a couple years shy from serving the longest reign in British monarch history (Queen Victoria served for 64 years). As the eldest daughter of King George VI, she became Queen upon his death. It was quite by happenstance that young Elizabeth would eventually be Queen. Her father was actually the second in line, after his older brother, Edward, who would relinquish the throne in order to marry his great love, the American socialite and (gulp) divorcée, Wallace Simpson. While mainly a figurehead of the United Kingdom, the throne persists and Elizabeth still commands much love and respect of the British people despite the many ups and downs of her family in modern times.
Elizabeth Seton has the distinction of being the first native-born American to be canonized a saint. She was born into a well-to-do family and married well and happy herself. Unfortunately, through a series of events, Elizabeth’s life was struck by one tragedy after another. She eventually made her way to Italy where she became enamored by the Catholic Church and promptly became a devout member. Coming back to America, she founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph to serve the poor children of Baltimore, Maryland.
St. Elizabeth was born into a privileged life in Hungary in 1207 – she was the daughter of the King! A very piteous young girl, she was betrothed to Louis of Thuringia – who fortunately was inclined to religion himself and held Elizabeth in high regard for her devotion. He encouraged her virtuous and exemplary life which made for a very happy marriage. Until tragedy struck and Louis was killed while battling the Crusaders. After his death, she renounced the world and became dedicated to tending to the sick. St. Elizabeth only lived to be 24. She is thus the patron saint of widows and young brides. Her Feast Day is November 19.
Also known as St. Elizabeth of Aragon, this Elizabeth was another popular saint of the Middle Ages. She was a Spanish princess who was betrothed to King Denis of Portugal at the ripe old age of twelve. A beautiful, kind and devoutly religious woman, the King tired of her soon enough and began to cause her great suffering. The story goes that the King was told an untrue rumor about one of his wife’s pages (a low-ranking servant in royal court) and so conspired to kill him. The page stopped for Mass on his way to his (unknown) death. As a result of this delay, the “bad†page (the one who started the rumor in the first place) was mistakenly put to death by furnace in the good page’s place. Are you following us? When the King got wind of this situation, he realized that God had saved the good page (for stopping at Mass) and saw the errors of his ways. This amazing event guided the King into a more pious life, and he and Elizabeth went on to live out their marriage happily. Her Feast Day is July 4.
Married to the poet Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett was a very accomplished poet in her own right. She wrote during the Victorian era and was extremely popular in both her native England and America. Having suffered a spinal injury at a young age, Elizabeth dedicated most of her time to writing poetry indoors. Robert Browning wrote to her in admiration of her work, and they soon struck up a friendship which resulted in a proposal. Since Elizabeth’s father disapproved, the two young lovers ran away to Italy where her health greatly improved. Much of her famous poetry was written about her growing love for Robert. She is most famous for the poem: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…â€
In the New Testament and The Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 1, Elizabeth is introduced as the mother of John the Baptist. Not much information is known about Elizabeth, but she has the distinction of being one of the first to know about her cousin Mary's blessing as the Mother of God. Elizabeth was beyond child-bearing age, yet her husband Zachary was told by an angel in a vision that they would have a son and should name him John. When he doubted this, he was struck dumb. After John's birth, Zachary's speech was restored. Elizabeth’s Feast Day is November 5.
Everyone loved Queen Elizabeth I who reigned England from 1558 to her death in 1603. The daughter of Henry VIII, Elizabeth Tudor survived a perilous childhood which included the beheading of her mother Anne Boleyn. This obviously affected the young girl who stayed steadfast independent and would never marry herself. During her reign, England prospered. It was a time of peace (she ended the war with France and whipped the Spanish Armada). But most notably, it was the golden era of literature, drama and the arts (Shakespeare was writing prolifically during this time).
Elizabeth II began her reign in 1952, and is a couple years shy from serving the longest reign in British monarch history (Queen Victoria served for 64 years). As the eldest daughter of King George VI, she became Queen upon his death. It was quite by happenstance that young Elizabeth would eventually be Queen. Her father was actually the second in line, after his older brother, Edward, who would relinquish the throne in order to marry his great love, the American socialite and (gulp) divorcée, Wallace Simpson. While mainly a figurehead of the United Kingdom, the throne persists and Elizabeth still commands much love and respect of the British people despite the many ups and downs of her family in modern times.
Elizabeth Seton has the distinction of being the first native-born American to be canonized a saint. She was born into a well-to-do family and married well and happy herself. Unfortunately, through a series of events, Elizabeth’s life was struck by one tragedy after another. She eventually made her way to Italy where she became enamored by the Catholic Church and promptly became a devout member. Coming back to America, she founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph to serve the poor children of Baltimore, Maryland.
St. Elizabeth was born into a privileged life in Hungary in 1207 – she was the daughter of the King! A very piteous young girl, she was betrothed to Louis of Thuringia – who fortunately was inclined to religion himself and held Elizabeth in high regard for her devotion. He encouraged her virtuous and exemplary life which made for a very happy marriage. Until tragedy struck and Louis was killed while battling the Crusaders. After his death, she renounced the world and became dedicated to tending to the sick. St. Elizabeth only lived to be 24. She is thus the patron saint of widows and young brides. Her Feast Day is November 19.
Also known as St. Elizabeth of Aragon, this Elizabeth was another popular saint of the Middle Ages. She was a Spanish princess who was betrothed to King Denis of Portugal at the ripe old age of twelve. A beautiful, kind and devoutly religious woman, the King tired of her soon enough and began to cause her great suffering. The story goes that the King was told an untrue rumor about one of his wife’s pages (a low-ranking servant in royal court) and so conspired to kill him. The page stopped for Mass on his way to his (unknown) death. As a result of this delay, the “bad†page (the one who started the rumor in the first place) was mistakenly put to death by furnace in the good page’s place. Are you following us? When the King got wind of this situation, he realized that God had saved the good page (for stopping at Mass) and saw the errors of his ways. This amazing event guided the King into a more pious life, and he and Elizabeth went on to live out their marriage happily. Her Feast Day is July 4.
Married to the poet Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett was a very accomplished poet in her own right. She wrote during the Victorian era and was extremely popular in both her native England and America. Having suffered a spinal injury at a young age, Elizabeth dedicated most of her time to writing poetry indoors. Robert Browning wrote to her in admiration of her work, and they soon struck up a friendship which resulted in a proposal. Since Elizabeth’s father disapproved, the two young lovers ran away to Italy where her health greatly improved. Much of her famous poetry was written about her growing love for Robert. She is most famous for the poem: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…â€
Bonnie Parker was the celebrated girlfriend of Clyde Barrow, and with him and his gang, participated in a rampage of robbery and murder between 1931 and 1934. Born in Texas, Bonnie, her two siblings and her widowed mother lived with her maternal grandparents. They were reasonably well-off and Bonnie was a good student in school. Before her 16th birthday, however, she dropped out of school and married her boyfriend. The union was short-lived (though never officially dissolved) and Bonnie was working as a waitress when she met Clyde Barrow. She was immediately smitten with him and joined him and his gang without looking back. Without looking much forward, either. Bonnie was 24 years old when she and Clyde died together in a shootout by a police posse, and moved on into legend, helped in no small way by the 1967 portrayal of her by Faye Dunaway in the movie, Bonnie and Clyde.
Elizabeth II began her reign in 1952, and is a couple years shy from serving the longest reign in British monarch history (Queen Victoria served for 64 years). As the eldest daughter of King George VI, she became Queen upon his death. It was quite by happenstance that young Elizabeth would eventually be Queen. Her father was actually the second in line, after his older brother, Edward, who would relinquish the throne in order to marry his great love, the American socialite and (gulp) divorcée, Wallace Simpson. While mainly a figurehead of the United Kingdom, the throne persists and Elizabeth still commands much love and respect of the British people despite the many ups and downs of her family in modern times.
Married to the poet Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett was a very accomplished poet in her own right. She wrote during the Victorian era and was extremely popular in both her native England and America. Having suffered a spinal injury at a young age, Elizabeth dedicated most of her time to writing poetry indoors. Robert Browning wrote to her in admiration of her work, and they soon struck up a friendship which resulted in a proposal. Since Elizabeth’s father disapproved, the two young lovers ran away to Italy where her health greatly improved. Much of her famous poetry was written about her growing love for Robert. She is most famous for the poem: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…â€
In the New Testament and The Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 1, Elizabeth is introduced as the mother of John the Baptist. Not much information is known about Elizabeth, but she has the distinction of being one of the first to know about her cousin Mary's blessing as the Mother of God. Elizabeth was beyond child-bearing age, yet her husband Zachary was told by an angel in a vision that they would have a son and should name him John. When he doubted this, he was struck dumb. After John's birth, Zachary's speech was restored. Elizabeth’s Feast Day is November 5.
Elizabeth Seton has the distinction of being the first native-born American to be canonized a saint. She was born into a well-to-do family and married well and happy herself. Unfortunately, through a series of events, Elizabeth’s life was struck by one tragedy after another. She eventually made her way to Italy where she became enamored by the Catholic Church and promptly became a devout member. Coming back to America, she founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph to serve the poor children of Baltimore, Maryland.
St. Elizabeth was born into a privileged life in Hungary in 1207 – she was the daughter of the King! A very piteous young girl, she was betrothed to Louis of Thuringia – who fortunately was inclined to religion himself and held Elizabeth in high regard for her devotion. He encouraged her virtuous and exemplary life which made for a very happy marriage. Until tragedy struck and Louis was killed while battling the Crusaders. After his death, she renounced the world and became dedicated to tending to the sick. St. Elizabeth only lived to be 24. She is thus the patron saint of widows and young brides. Her Feast Day is November 19.
Also known as St. Elizabeth of Aragon, this Elizabeth was another popular saint of the Middle Ages. She was a Spanish princess who was betrothed to King Denis of Portugal at the ripe old age of twelve. A beautiful, kind and devoutly religious woman, the King tired of her soon enough and began to cause her great suffering. The story goes that the King was told an untrue rumor about one of his wife’s pages (a low-ranking servant in royal court) and so conspired to kill him. The page stopped for Mass on his way to his (unknown) death. As a result of this delay, the “bad†page (the one who started the rumor in the first place) was mistakenly put to death by furnace in the good page’s place. Are you following us? When the King got wind of this situation, he realized that God had saved the good page (for stopping at Mass) and saw the errors of his ways. This amazing event guided the King into a more pious life, and he and Elizabeth went on to live out their marriage happily. Her Feast Day is July 4.
Everyone loved Queen Elizabeth I who reigned England from 1558 to her death in 1603. The daughter of Henry VIII, Elizabeth Tudor survived a perilous childhood which included the beheading of her mother Anne Boleyn. This obviously affected the young girl who stayed steadfast independent and would never marry herself. During her reign, England prospered. It was a time of peace (she ended the war with France and whipped the Spanish Armada). But most notably, it was the golden era of literature, drama and the arts (Shakespeare was writing prolifically during this time).
