Tudor Diseases and Ailments
As you know, I was ill in bed for a few days last week and it got me…
sweating sickness
14 July 1551 – Deaths of Henry Brandon and Charles Brandon
Henry and Charles Brandon, miniatures by Hans Holbein the Younger On this day in history, 14th July 1551,…
22nd November 1545 – Death of Sir William Butts, Henry VIII’s Physician
On this day in history, 22nd November 1545, Henry VIII's trusted physician, Sir William Butts, died at Fulham…
Sweating Sickness
In June 1528, when Henry VIII was courting Anne Boleyn, one of Anne's ladies was suddenly taken ill…