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From: Eve McLaughlin <>
Subject: Re: Bigamy
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 02:40:42 +0100
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> cause for the somewhat weak nature of most of his offspring is often
>touted as congenital syphilis passed on by Henry. Which is irony I suppose.
>
>I remember upsetting our rather prim History Teacher in the 3rd Form when I
>pointed out the irony that Henry was upset about not having sons and
>disposing of wives for failing to produce sons when we know today that it is
>the male sperm which determines gender
well, it is never the man's fault, is it? Especially not if you are
Henry by the Grace of God King of whatever.
--
Eve McLaughlin
Author of the McLaughlin Guides for family historians
Secretary Bucks Genealogical Society
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