Transcript of Royalty in the Renaissance. By: Tawnee Giles. Brittany Jackson. Brittany Monday Royalty in the Renaissance Education Marriage One of the main goals of the Renaissance was to marry and produce children to better their family's social standing. Women were expected to bring a dowery into the family.
Death and Legacy. Celia Cruz died in New Jersey on July 16, 2003, at the age of 77. On October 13, 2015, Celia, a drama series inspired by the legendary singer's life, debuted on Telemundo. Cruz is remembered as one of the 20th centuryâs most beloved and popular Latin musicians.
Hollywood Svengali John Derek Dies. Svengali-esque writer/director John Derek--who made a sexy 1980s icon of wife Bo Derek--died today at a California hospital. The cause of death was heart-related. Early yesterday, the 71-year-old former actor was found unconscious at his Santa Ynez Valley home.