Lucretia the Tumbler, also known as Lucrece the Tumbler and Lucrecia the Tumbler (fl. 1542 - fl. 1543), was a court jester in the court of Mary I of England.[1][2]

Lucretia was possibly of Italian origin.[3] She was employed as a chamberer to Princess Mary. She was a member of her household from at least 1542.[1]

She and Jane Foole sometimes received identical clothes and shoes.[4] It has been suggested by author John Southworth that Lucretia was at some time Jane's caretaker or companion.[1] It is known that Lucretia and Jane performed together.[5] However, unlike Jane, Lucretia was a trained entertainer with skills.[6] Aside from her possible role as Jane Foole's caretaker and companion, she performed acrobatic dance.[7]

Today entertainers sometimes perform as Lucretia in Renaissance-themed entertainments such as Renaissance faires.[5][8][9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 John Southworth (30 November 2011). Fools and Jesters at the English Court. History Press Limited. pp. 108–. ISBN 978-0-7524-7986-6.
  2. ↑ "On The Issues Magazine: Spring 1990: On The Trail Of Jane The Fool By Denise Selleck".
  3. ↑ Southworth, J. (2011). Fools and Jesters at the English Court. Storbritannien: History Press.
  4. ↑ Maria Hayward, Dress at the Court of Henry VIII (Maney, 2007), p. 312.
  5. 1 2 "Lots of tomfoolery". Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "Fools".
  7. ↑ Southworth, J. (2011). Fools and Jesters at the English Court. Storbritannien: History Press.
  8. ↑ "Home of Pester The Jester, Lulu the Tumbler, and O'Doyle the daredevil". Archived from the original on 11 January 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  9. ↑ Chris Sanchez. "Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire".


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