Lucretia the Tumbler
Lucretia the Tumbler, also known as Lucrece the Tumbler and Lucrecia the Tumbler (fl. 1542), was a court jester in the court of Mary I of England.[1][2]
Lucretia is formerly noted to be employed as a chamberer to Mary, and was as a member of her household from at least 1542.[1] She and Jane Foole sometimes received identical clothes, and it has been suggested by author John Southworth that Lucretia was at some time Jane's caretaker or friend.[1] It is known that Lucretia and Jane performed together.[3] However, unlike Jane, Lucretia was a trained entertainer with skills.[4]
Today entertainers sometimes perform as Lucretia in Renaissance-themed entertainments such as Renaissance faires.[3][5][6]
References[]
- ^ a b c John Southworth (30 November 2011). Fools and Jesters at the English Court. History Press Limited. pp. 108–. ISBN 978-0-7524-7986-6.
- ^ "On The Issues Magazine: Spring 1990: On The Trail Of Jane The Fool By Denise Selleck".
- ^ a b "Lots of tomfoolery".[dead link]
- ^ "Fools".
- ^ "Home of Pester The Jester, Lulu the Tumbler, and O'Doyle the daredevil".[dead link]
- ^ Chris Sanchez. "Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire".
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