Lucretia the Tumbler

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. 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. "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".