2006-06-19 23:09:33 · 7 answers · asked by sportin_jenny 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Droopy eye wins, my cousin and I both have a droopy eyelid, so we must have a little Plantagenet in our family tree...
2006-06-20 18:22:05 · update #1
A number of Plantaganets (Henry IIII, Edward I) had a droopy eye, for which there can be a genetic linkage.
2006-06-20 04:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by TJ 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
From a purely historical perspective?
1. reddish hair
2. Hot temperment
3. low brows
4. high cheekbones
5. Physically tall and large body structure
These qualities have all been historically linked to the Plantagenet line, starting with Geoffery of Anjou and including Richard the Lionhearted
2006-06-21 02:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by Aingeal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reddish hair (also found in the handsome king Edward IV and his grandson Henry VIII - and Elizabeth I), and a hot temper. I'll come back with some sources...
The Plantagenets seemed to be, in general, either tall (Richard the Lionheart was well over six feet; Edward IV, 6'4"), or of medium height and thick-set. Energetic and prone to fits of violent temper at times and to varying degrees, they could also display excessive emotional reactions, as Richard II did when his beloved wife died. Both Edward IV and his grandson, Henry VIII, had the reddish-gold hair, started life as strong, tall, handsome young men and then succumbed to gluttony in later life. Both Edward I (tall and thin with very long legs: "Longshanks") and his son Edward II, tall, strong and attractive, had drooping eyelids. Richard II was also attractive, with a round face. They also seemed to have a majestic air about them, well suited to the office of king.
In general, an energetic, strong, good-looking and temperamental dynasty!
2006-06-20 11:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sybaris 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their bllod thirsty quest for power that was the cause of Henry VIII killing Margraet Pole in such a cruel was. (She was a Plantagenet)
2006-06-20 08:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by duke4172 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intense rivalry between siblings. Restlessness, adventure, risk-taking, strength, paganism...
2006-06-20 11:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by mouthbreather77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
murder? bloodthirstiness? Just playing. I understand they had long noses. Might have mixed them up with another family. Sorry if I did.
2006-06-20 06:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of inbreeding mental instability.
2006-06-20 10:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by sweet & sour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋