Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived. | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown below.

One

18the Duke of Norfolk wearing parliamentary robes as Earl Marshal in 2022.
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Answer: (Duke of) Norfolk

Edward William Fitzalan-Howard’s family connection to the Royal Family is long, with the 3rd Duke of Norfolk being the uncle of both Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, the second and fifth wives respectively of Henry VII.


Two

Jennyanydots, Cats.
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Answer: Cats

Jennyanydots, originally a character from T.S Eliot’s poetry collection Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, later became a character in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats. While she appears lazy during the day, she becomes active at night, ruling mice and cockroaches. In the musical, she leads a tap dancing routine.


Three

Mr Incredible and Elastigirl.
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Answer: Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl

Parr was the surname of Catherine, the sixth wife of Henry VIII.
The Incredibles is a 2004 Pixar film about a superhero couple, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, who hide their powers to live a quiet suburban life. However, Mr. Incredible’s desire to help people draws the entire family into a confrontation with a vengeful fan. The film received widespread acclaim for its animation, screenplay, and voice acting.


Four

Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, 1977 Open Championship, Turnberry.
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Answer: Turnberry

The 1977 Open Championship, held at Turnberry, Scotland, was won by Tom Watson by one stroke over Jack Nicklaus. The two golfers, who played together in the final two rounds, separated themselves from the field, leading to the championship being remembered as the ‘Duel in the Sun’.


Five

Solitaire (Jane Seymour), Live and Let Die, 1973.
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Answer: Jane Seymour and Solitaire

Jane Seymour was also the name of the third wife of Henry VIII,
Jane Seymour, born Joyce Frankenberg, is a British actress known for roles in film and television, including The Onedin Line and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including Golden Globes and Emmys, for her performances. Seymour is also a philanthropist, author and designer.

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Author: Scott F

As a retired trivia writer, editor and quiz compiler, I wholeheartedly agree with Bertrand Russell’s quote: “There’s much pleasure to be gained in useless knowledge.” Trivia of all sorts has always fascinated me, and for many years, I’ve written and compiled trivia for various media, including traditional TV and radio quiz shows, newspapers and magazines, apps, and other digital platforms.

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