21 October 1532 – Anne Boleyn Stays in Calais while Henry VIII meets with Francis I
On 21st October 1532, Henry VIII left Anne Boleyn in Calais to spend four days with Francis I,…
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18 October 1541 – Death of Margaret Tudor
On 18th October 1541, fifty-two year old Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, former Queen of Scotland and…
11 October 1542 – Death of Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder
On this day in history, 11th October 1542, Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder, poet and diplomat, died at…
6 October 1536 – William Tyndale’s Execution
The 6th October 1536 is the traditional date given for the execution of reformer, scholar and Bible translator,…
24 September 1486 – Christening of Arthur, Prince of Wales
On 24th September 1486, Arthur, Prince of Wales and son of Henry VII, was christened at a lavish…
20 September 1486 – Birth of Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Henry VII
On 20th September 1486, “afore one o’clock after midnight”, Elizabeth of York, queen consort of King Henry VII,…
19 September 1580 – Death of Katherine Bertie (Willoughby/Brandon), Duchess of Suffolk
On this day in history, 19th September 1580, Katherine Bertie (née Willoughby and previous married name Brandon), Duchess…