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Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount was one of the mistresses of King Henry VIII of England. She had a son with the King, Henry FitzRoy, who was the only illegitimate child that Henry acknowledged as his own.

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Is Bessie Blount the same person as Elizabeth Blount?

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.


Who did Bessie Blount Griffin marry?

Thomas griffin


Who did Bessie blount marry and how did she meet him?

Elizabeth Bessie Blount was the mistress of King Henry VIII with whom she bore a son. Born to Sir John Blount and Catherine Pershall, who were loyal servants the King kept close by, she lived with him.


What year did Bessie Blount die and how?

Bessie Virginia Blount was a physical therapist, inventor, and forensic scientist. She passed away in New Jersey in 2009, it is said that her death was of natural causes,


What awards did Bessie Coleman receive?

one is she was in the women's hall of fame!