IreneB
Hi,
I'm new, and I know this is a pretty obscure question, but you never know when someone may have information right at their fingertips.
In my novel in late sixteenth century England, a brother and sister both die. To keep the children together, I want the wife of the brother and the husband of the sister to marry.
However, I know the laws of consanguinity for the Church of England at that time were fairly complex. I suspect I may have to go looking though actual documents of the period, but is this kosher? If it weren't, could they get a permission from the Queen to marry?
Thanks,
IreneB.
I'm new, and I know this is a pretty obscure question, but you never know when someone may have information right at their fingertips.
In my novel in late sixteenth century England, a brother and sister both die. To keep the children together, I want the wife of the brother and the husband of the sister to marry.
However, I know the laws of consanguinity for the Church of England at that time were fairly complex. I suspect I may have to go looking though actual documents of the period, but is this kosher? If it weren't, could they get a permission from the Queen to marry?
Thanks,
IreneB.