Hardwick Hall Flashcards
Who is Bess of Hardwick?
Bess of Hardwick was a prominent English noblewoman and the second richest woman in Elizabethan England.
What is Hardwick Hall known for?
Hardwick Hall is known for its distinctive architecture and is one of the best-preserved examples of Elizabethan architecture.
True or False: Bess of Hardwick was married four times.
True
Fill in the blank: Bess of Hardwick was born in the year _____.
1527
What title did Bess of Hardwick hold?
She held the title of Countess of Shrewsbury.
What significant construction project did Bess of Hardwick undertake?
She constructed Hardwick Hall in the late 16th century.
True or False: Hardwick Hall was built to demonstrate Bess of Hardwick’s wealth and status.
True