Lucretia the Tumbler

Lucretia the Tumbler, also known as Lucrece the Tumbler and Lucrecia the Tumbler (fl. 1542), was a court jester in the court of Mary I of England.[1][2]

Lucretia is formarly noted to be employed as a chamberer to Mary, and was as a member of her household from at least 1542.[1] She and Jane Foole sometimes received identical clothes, and it has been suggested by author John Southworth that Lucretia was at some time Jane's caretaker or friend.[1] It is known that Lucretia and Jane performed together.[3] However, unlike Jane, Lucretia was a trained entertainer with skills.[4]

Today entertainers sometimes perform as Lucretia in Renaissance-themed entertainments such as Renaissance faires.[5][3][6]

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