22 July 1536 – The Death of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, at St James’s Palace
On this day in 1536 (some sources say 23rd), seventeen year-old Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset,…
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20 July 1524 – Death of Queen Claude of France
On this day in history, 20th July 1524, Queen Claude of France, consort of Francis I, died at…
16 July 1546 – The Execution of Anne Askew, “a singular example of Christian constancy for all men to follow”
On this day in 1546 the Protestant martyrs Anne Askew, John Lascelles, John Adams and Nicholas Belenian were…
16 July 1517 – The Birth of Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
On 16th July 1517, St Francis’s Day, Frances Grey (née Brandon), Duchess of Suffolk, was born at Hatfield.…
6 July 1535 – Execution of Thomas More, former Lord Chancellor
On 6th July 1535, Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII’s former friend and Lord Chancellor, was beheaded on Tower…
5 July 1535 – Thomas More’s Last Letter
On 5th July 1535, the day before his execution, Sir Thomas More wrote to his beloved daughter Margaret…
2 July 1489 – The Birth of Archbishop Cranmer
On 2nd July 1489, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury in the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and…