October 26 – Bad weather prevents a battle
On this day in Tudor history, 26th October 1536, in the reign of King Henry VIII, rain put…
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…
Read More31 October – The death of Thomas Howard and Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses
On this day in Tudor history, 31st October 1537, Lord Thomas Howard, second son of Thomas Howard, 2nd…
Read More1 February 1514 – Charles Brandon is made Duke of Suffolk and Thomas Howard is made Duke of Norfolk
On this day in history, 1st February 1514, Candlemas Eve, King Henry VIII granted the dukedom of Suffolk…
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…
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…
Read More12 December 1546 – To the Tower for the Howards
Henry Howard, Earl of SurreyOn 12th December 1546, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey was led through the streets…
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