2 May 1536 – To the Tower
At dawn on 2nd May 1536, Sir Henry Norris, Henry VIII’s Groom of the Stool and great friend,…
Henry Fitzroy
22 July 1536 – Death of Henry Fitzroy, Illegitimate son of Henry VIII
On the 22nd July* 1536, Henry VIII’s illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, died of…
22 July – Death of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond
On the 22nd July 1536*, Henry VIII’s illegitimate son, eighteen year old Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, died…
8 May 1536 – Clamouring for the Spoils
Queen Anne Boleyn, Mark Smeaton, Henry Norris, Sir Francis Weston, William Brereton, George Boleyn (Lord Rochford), Sir Richard…
Henry VIII’s Illegitimate Children
I’ve just written an article over at The Elizabeth Files about Elizabeth’s possible illegitimate siblings. Henry VIII recognised…
Henry Fitzroy Marries Mary Howard
On this day in history, 25th November 1533 (some say 26th), Henry Fitzroy, the Duke of Richmond and…
The Death of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset
On this day in history, the 22nd July 1536 (some sources state 23rd July), Henry VIII’s illegitimate son,…