Bessie Blount

Bessie Blount was the longest-lasting mistress of Henry VIII, and one of the earliest known. She was the king''s first love. More beautiful than Anne Boleyn or any of Henry''s other wives or concubines, Bessie''s looks and other charms ensured that she turned heads, winning a place at court as one of Catherine of Aragon''s ladies. Within months she was partnering the king in dancing and she rose t...