Lucretia the Tumbler explained

Lucretia the Tumbler, also known as Lucrece the Tumbler and Lucrecia the Tumbler (fl. 1542 - fl. 1543), was a court jester in the court of Mary I of England.^{[1] [2]}

Lucretia was possibly of Italian origin.^[3] She was employed as a chamberer to Princess Mary. She was a member of her household from at least 1542.^[1]

She and Jane Foole sometimes received identical clothes and shoes.^[4] It has been suggested by author John Southworth that Lucretia was at some time Jane's caretaker or companion.^[1] It is known that Lucretia and Jane performed together.^[5] However, unlike Jane, Lucretia was a trained entertainer with skills.^[6] Aside from her possible role as Jane Foole's caretaker and companion, she performed acrobatic dance.^[7]

Today entertainers sometimes perform as Lucretia in Renaissance-themed entertainments such as Renaissance faires.^{[5] [8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Book: John Southworth. Fools and Jesters at the English Court. 30 November 2011. History Press Limited. 978-0-7524-7986-6. 108–.
2. Web site: On The Issues Magazine: Spring 1990: On The Trail Of Jane The Fool By Denise Selleck.
3. Southworth, J. (2011). Fools and Jesters at the English Court. Storbritannien: History Press.
4. [Maria Hayward]
5. Web site: Lots of tomfoolery. 11 January 2015. 11 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150111194653/http://www.bayviewnow.com/news/cninews/38894674.html. dead.
6. Web site: Fools.
7. Southworth, J. (2011). Fools and Jesters at the English Court. Storbritannien: History Press.
8. Web site: Home of Pester The Jester, Lulu the Tumbler, and O'Doyle the daredevil.. 11 January 2015. 11 January 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150111203845/http://daviddoyleentertainment.com/smellu/. dead.
9. Web site: Enchanted Lakes Renaissance Faire. Chris Sanchez.