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She spoke no German and he no English but, as educated people, they were able to converse in Latin. An interpreter filled in any gaps when Latin did not suffice, and they seem to have communicated effectively. Philip gave her a magnificent diamond cross with a pendant pearl as a token of his affection and repeated that he wished to marry her. He was also bold enough to kiss her, something which no man who was a stranger had ever done. [x]

To me she’s the most beautiful creature on God’s earth

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[42/??] Colin O’Donoghue as Duke Philip of Bavaria in The Tudors (2009)

↳ “I was told before that [Princess Mary] was charming, intelligent, well-read, gracious - a true heir of Katharine of Aragon, a true Princess. But nothing prepared me for her beauty - a beauty that comes from inside. To me she is the most beautiful creature on God’s earth.”

Count Philip, 1517, Hans Baldung

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I have received a letter from a cousin of mine. He is Duke Philip of Bavaria and he would like to come to England to pay court to you…

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