July 20 – The death of Anne Boleyn’s former mistress, Queen Claude of France
On this day in history, 20th July 1524, Claude of France, queen consort of Francis I, died at…
Tudor Characters
July 18 – Edmund Dudley, a scapegoat
On this day in Tudor history, 18th July 1509, just three months into the reign of King Henry…
16 July – The burning of Anne Askew, Protestant martyr
On this day in Tudor history, 16th July 1546, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Protestants Anne…
July 14 – The sons of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, die of sweating sickness
On this day in Tudor history, 14th July 1551, in the reign of King Edward VI, the sons…
July 13 – The fascinating Dr John Dee is born
On this day in Tudor history, 13th July 1527, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the astrologer,…
July 6 – The execution of Sir Thomas More
On this day in Tudor history, Tuesday 6th July 1535, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the…
July 5 – Sir Thomas More writes a final letter to his daughter
On this day in Tudor history, 5th July 1535, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the king’s…