Mary Boleyn’s letter to Thomas Cromwell
As I've said many times before, Mary Boleyn is a bit of a mystery. The late historian and…
19 July 1543 – Mary Boleyn dies
On this day in history, 19th July 1543, Mary Stafford (née Boleyn, other married name Carey), wife of…
16 July – Anne of Cleves, Frances Brandon and Anne Askew
16th July was a busy day in Tudor history. Here are three events which happened on this day…
14 July 1551 – Young Henry and Charles Brandon die of sweating sickness
On 14th July 1551, fifteen year-old Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, and his fourteen year-old brother, Charles,…
12 July 1543 – The King’s marriage to Catherine Parr
On this day in history, 12th July 1543, King Henry VIII married his sixth and final wife, Catherine…
9 July 1540 – The end of Henry VIII’s fourth marriage
On this day in history, 9th July 1540, just over six months after he had married Anne of…
8 July 1503 – Thomas Boleyn is entrusted with an important job
Margaret Tudor Many people seem to think that Thomas Boleyn, father of Queen Anne Boleyn, only rose to…