April 18, 1536 – Jane Seymour gets her own apartments. A very big day. Read about it on www.janetwertman.com
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April 9, 1533 – A Deputation Informs Catherine of Aragon of her New Title. Not that she ever accepted it…Read more on www.janetwertman.com
April 2, 1502 – Prince Arthur dies, leaving Catherine of Aragon a sixteen-year-old widow. Read more on www.janetwertman.com
In 1489, Henry VII had reigned for only four years. To solidify his somewhat shaky hold on the throne, he sought to arrange an illustrious…
“This day died a man of much wit – and very little judgment.” These are said to be Elizabeth’s words upon hearing of the death…
March 9, 1535: Edward Seymour married to Anne Stanhope. Their partnership lasted until his death. Read more about them on www.janetwertman.com
Katherine Parr was married twice before she caught Henry VIII’s eye. She married Sir Edward Borough in 1529, when she was seventeen, but he died…
Just under a month after the death of Henry VIII, his nine-year old son Edward VI was crowned King of England. Edward was the son…
February 18, 1516 – birth of Mary I to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Read about it on www.janetwertman.com
February 15, 1533 – Anne Boleyn has “a furious desire to eat apples.” Read about what this means on www.janetwertman.com