16 October 1532 – The Meeting with the Great Mayster of Fraunce
Posted By Claire on October 16, 2014
Anne, duc de Montmorency
After the meeting, the two groups rode back to Calais, where they dined with Henry VIII.
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn had left England for Calais on 11th October and stayed in Calais together until 21st October when Henry left Anne to meet Francis I and travel on to Boulogne. Henry VIII was still married to Catherine of Aragon at this point, but Anne acted as his consort on this trip. He had raised her to the title of Marquis of Pembroke in preparation for this trip and had also presented her with a collection of jewels.
The main purpose of this trip was for Henry and Anne to gain Francis I’s public recognition and approval of their relationship. Henry wanted Francis to then meet with the Pope and push the case for the annulment of Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
Also on this day in history…
- 1555 – The Burnings of Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, and and Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, at Oxford. Click here to read more.
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Timeline of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s trip to Calais – October 1532
16 October 1555 – The Martyrdom of Bishops Latimer and Ridley
21 October 1532 – Henry VIII left Anne Boleyn in Calais while he met with Francis I
29 October 1532 – Loving behaviour and hearty words
21 October 1532 – Anne Boleyn Stays in Calais while Henry VIII meets with Francis I
11 October 1532 – Anne Boleyn accompanies Henry VIII to Calais
Is that a Holbein sketch? What an amazing talent he had at bringing the subject to life. Thanks to his sketches, these Tudor characters become less of a fantasy and more of a reality.
This one is actually by Jean Clouet, but, yes, Holbein had an amazing talent.
Where the Dukes not admitted to the highest ranks of French chivalry at a later meeting and Montmorency given the garter in return?
Yes, Montmorency was made a Knight of the Garter along with Philippe de Chabot, Admiral of France, on 28th October 1532. The Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk had been invested with the Order of St Michel a few days earlier.
Thanks.
That’s ok, happy to help.
How did they pronounce ‘Anne”? Please.
It’s pronounced “Ahn”, the same as they’d pronounce Anne Boleyn’s name. It has been used as both a male and female name in France, and also as a male name in the Netherlands.
Thank you Claire!