6 August 1504 – The birth of Matthew Parker, a man loyal to Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I
On this day in history, 6th August 1504, Matthew Parker, a man who served as chaplain to Queen…
Tudor Characters
15 June 1519 – The birth of Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII’s illegitimate son
This date in history, 15th June 1519, is the date traditionally given for the birth of Henry VIII's…
21 March 1556 – The burning of Thomas Cranmer, one of the Oxford Martyrs
On this day in history, 21st March 1556, the third of the Oxford Martyrs, Thomas Cranmer, the former…
3 March 1515 – A secret marriage for Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon?
This day in history, 3rd March 1515, is one of the dates given in the contemporary sources for…
Burial of Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester
On this day in history, 28th February 1556, Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor of England,…
1 February 1514 – Charles Brandon is made Duke of Suffolk and Thomas Howard is made Duke of Norfolk
On this day in history, 1st February 1514, Candlemas Eve, King Henry VIII granted the dukedom of Suffolk…
28 January 1457 – The birth of a king
On this day in history, 28th January 1457, thirteen-year-old Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and wife of the…