10 March 1524 – Henry VIII has a Jousting Accident
On this day in 1524, the thirty-two year-old King Henry VIII suffered a jousting accident after he forgot…
Tudor Events
29 January 1536 – The Burial of Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, died on 7th January 1536 and was buried as the…
28 January 1457 – Birth of Henry VII
On this day in history, 28th January 1457, King Henry VII (also known as Henry Tudor) was born…
19 January 1547 – Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is Executed
Tomb of Henry Howard at Framlingham On this day in history, the 19th January 1547, the poet, courtier…
18 January 1486 – The Wedding of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On this day in history, 18th January 1486, the founding member of the Tudor dynasty, King Henry VII,…
14 January 1559 – Elizabeth I’s Coronation Procession
Elizabeth I left the Tower for her eve of coronation procession at 3pm on the 14th January 1559…
13 January 1547 – Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, Sentenced to Death
On 13th January 1547, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, poet and soldier, was found guilty of treason at…