September 13 – The birth of poet John Leland, who wrote verses for Anne Boleyn’s coronation
On this day in Tudor history, 13th September 1503, John Leland was born. Leland was a poet and…
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September 12 – The trial of Archbishop Cranmer
On this day in Tudor history, Thursday 12th September 1555, in the reign of Queen Mary, the trial…
September 8 – The death of Amy Robsart, wife of Robert Dudley
On this day in Tudor history, 8th September 1560, in the reign of Elizabeth I, the dead body…
September 3 – The death of actor and clown Richard Tarlton
On this day in Tudor history, 3rd (or possibly 5th) September 1588, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth…
August 30 – Mary Seymour, daughter of Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour
On this day in Tudor history, 30th August 1548, in the reign of King Edward VI, the dowager…
August 29 – The arrest of Geoffrey Pole, son of Margaret Pole
On this day in Tudor history, 29th August 1538, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Geoffrey Pole,…
August 25 – Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Anne Boleyn’s uncle
On this day in history, 25th August 1554, in the reign of Queen Mary I, Thomas Howard, 3rd…