December 2 – The arrest of courtier and poet Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
On this day in Tudor history, 2nd December 1546, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Henry Howard, Earl of…
Read MoreOctober 26 – Bad weather prevents a battle
On this day in Tudor history, 26th October 1536, in the reign of King Henry VIII, rain put a stop…
Read MoreAugust 25 – Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Anne Boleyn’s uncle
On this day in history, 25th August 1554, in the reign of Queen Mary I, Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of…
Read More12 May 1536 – A duke is appointed to preside over the trials of his niece and nephew
On this day in history, 12th May 1536, a patent was issued appointing Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, as…
Read More25 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 of Queens…
Read More12 December 1546 – The Howards in trouble
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey On 12th December 1546, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey was led through the streets of…
Read More12 May 1536 – Appointment of Lord High Steward of England
On 12th May 1536, a patent was issued appointing Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, as Lord High Steward of…
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