Who was Jane Seymour?
Jane Seymour was the daughter of John Seymour, a minor noble, and became the third wife of King Henry VIII of England. Unlike her famous predecessors, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, little is known of Queen Jane. Henry VIII, though notoriously fickle, retained affection for his third wife for the rest of his life, and is buried beside her at Windsor Castle. Jane is believed to have been born in either 1508 and 1509, although records vary. Rather than receiving a classical education, Jane Seymour was tutored only in subjects thought appropriate for females, such as embroidery and household affairs. It is believed she could not read or write anything other than her name. At the age of 19 or 20, Jane became an lady in waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon, and later to Queen Anne Boleyn. Jane Seymour was said to be a quiet and demure woman, noted for her even temper. Evidence suggests that the King became interested in Jane romantically during 1535 or 1536, when he was a guest at her
