15 June 1536 – Henry VIII’s Council Bullies Mary
On 15th June 1536, Henry VIII sent members of his council, led by Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of…
Eustace Chapuys
Eustace Chapuys, Imperial Ambassador
Today I will be raising a glass and toasting Eustace Chapuys, Imperial Ambassador, because on this day in…
George Boleyn, the Admiral of France and an Angry Anne Boleyn
On this day in history, 11th November 1534, Philippe de Chabot, Seigneur De Brion and Admiral of France,…
28th April 1536 – A Tudor Storm Brewing
Yes, and we are not talking about the weather, although that certainly looks as little iffy at the…
Chapuys Bows to Queen Anne Boleyn
Thanks to historian, Suzannah Lispcombe, for reminding me of this "on this day in history" event today. Yes,…
The Concubine, the Organist and the Portuguese Infanta
On this day in history, the 15th May 1536, before Anne Boleyn had even been tried and found…
27th and 28th April 1536
On this day in history, the 27th April 1536, writs were issued summoning Parliament and a letter sent…