December 30 – Francis Dryander, a scholar supported by Cranmer and the Duchess of Suffolk
On this day in Tudor history, 30th December 1552, in the reign of King Edward VI, Francis Dryander…
Tudor Characters
December 29 – George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland, Elizabeth I’s “rogue”
On this day in history, 29th December 1605, in the reign of King James I, George Clifford, 3rd…
December 25 – Christmas Day in Tudor times and the death of Lettice Knollys
A very Merry Christmas to you all! I hope you have a wonderful time whatever you are doing…
December 23 – Nicholas Udall and how he was involved in Queen Anne Boleyn’s coronation
On this day in Tudor history, 23rd December 1556, in the reign of Queen Mary I, Nicholas Udall…
December 22 – An imprisoned Bishop Fisher writes to Cromwell
On this day in Tudor history, 22nd December 1534, in the reign of King Henry VIII, John Fisher,…
December 21 – Jasper Tudor, uncle of King Henry VII
On this day in Tudor history, 21st December 1495, in the reign of King Henry VII, sixty-four-year-old Jasper…
December 20 – The Dowager Duchess of Norfolk begs for forgiveness
On this day in Tudor history, 20th December 1541, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Agnes Tilney,…