8 October 1515 – Birth of Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII’s niece
Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, was born on this day in 1515. Margaret was the daughter of…
Tudor Characters
20 September 1486 – Elizabeth of York gives birth to Prince Arthur
On this day in history, just “afore one o’clock after midnight” on 20th September 1486, Elizabeth of York,…
19 September 1580 – The Duchess of Suffolk dies
On this day in history, 19th September 1580, Katherine Bertie (née Willoughby and previous married name Brandon), Dowager…
John Leland and Anne Boleyn’s coronation
Today is the anniversary of the birth of John Leland, poet and antiquary, in London on 13th September…
12 September 1555 – The Trial of Archbishop Cranmer begins
On this day in history, Thursday 12th September 1555, the trial of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, began…
30 August 1548 – Catherine Parr gives birth to a daughter
On this day in history, 30th August 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager and wife of Thomas Seymour, Baron…
25 August 1554 – Death of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
On this day in history, 25th August 1554, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, magnate, soldier and uncle…