In 1532-34, how old would you be to be introduced to society?

Question

Also would the younger sibling be out before the older sibling was married.

Answer 1

I think you were considered almost unmarriageable by the time you were 16. Definitely over the hill by 20. First introduced to society at 12 or 13 (whenever your menses started). And a younger sister would never be married off before a place was found for an older sister (not necessarily marriage--a nunnery or a job as a companion or nanny was considered "acceptable" for older daughters who weren't marriageable).

Answer 2

They didn't have a formal concept of "out" or "in". That is a Georgian/Victorian innovation. You might first be brought to court around 13 to begin learning the tremendous etiquette involved.

Marriage typically happened in mid-teens to mid-twenties. However, multiple marriages was not at all uncommon. Widows were often made widows while still in childbearing years, so they were frequently prey for up and coming men.

It was not unusual to marry in your twenties. Anne Boleyn, for example, was in the process of working out a marriage contract when henry first laid eyes upon her, and she was in her twenties.

It wasn't unusual for a younger daughter to marry before an older one. It wasn't common, of course, because most noble families arranged marriages and marriage for love wasn't all that common.

Answer 3

You'd probably be in your teens and your parents would hook you up with a guy twice your age (there's a work of art that illustrates this but the title of it escapes me).

Answer 4

teenager