July 22 – The death of Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII’s illegitimate son
On this day in Tudor history, 22nd July 1536, Henry VIII's son by his former mistress, Elizabeth Blount,…
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This date in history, 15th June 1519, is the date traditionally given for the birth of Henry VIII's…
Read More22 July 1536 – Henry VIII loses a son
Today marks the aniversary of the death of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, at St James's…
Read MoreMargaret Skipwith of Ormsby: Mistress of Henry VIII by Elizabeth Norton
Elizabeth Norton Thank you so much to author and historian Elizabeth Norton for writing this guest post on…
Read More22 July 1536 – Death of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset
On the 22nd July 1536, the seventeen year-old Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, and Henry VIII's…
Read More15 June 1519 – Traditional Date for Birth of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond
The 15th June 1519 is the date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond…
Read MoreWas Henry VIII the Father of Bessie Blount’s Daughter?
Thanks to Eilish Gallagher for letting me know about The Daily Mail article Henry VIII had a secret…
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