Is Bessie Blount the same person as Elizabeth Blount?

Answer 1

If you're looking for the Bessie or Elizabeth Blount who was in The Tudor times (She was born 1502 then died 1539 or 1540),she was one of Henry VIII's mistresses, and probably one the most important too, because she bore Henry VIII a son, called Henry FitzRoy who King Henry acknowledged as his own son, and he might have legitimized him, but Henry FitzRoy died of consumption in 1536. Also, Elizabeth or Bessie had been the king's mistress for probably the longest time than any of his other mistresses. Elizabeth/Bessie's real name was Elizabeth Blount, she was daughter of Sir John Blount. 'Bessie Blount' is short for Elizabeth Blount or 'Bessie Blount' is better known as Elizabeth Blount than Elizabeth Blount. So yes, Bessie Blount and Elizabeth Blount is the same person. If you would like to find out more about Elizabeth or Bessie Blount, go to this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Blount

"Bessie" is a common nickname for Elizabeth, as are 'Beth', 'Bess', and 'Betty'. Such names are most often written thus: Elizabeth 'Bessie' Blount.