Pope Julius, or Pope July, is a gambling card game of the 16th century for four or more players. [1] Players included King Henry VIII and it appears to have been one of his and Anne Boleyn's favourite pastimes. [2] [3]
Very little is known about the game, and its existence is known to be attested only by three written sources, those being:
Some sources speculate that it was the precursor to the game of Pope Joan. [4]
Pope Julius, or Pope July, is a gambling card game of the 16th century for four or more players. [1] Players included King Henry VIII and it appears to have been one of his and Anne Boleyn's favourite pastimes. [2] [3]
Very little is known about the game, and its existence is known to be attested only by three written sources, those being:
Some sources speculate that it was the precursor to the game of Pope Joan. [4]