As the King’s Great Matter dragged on, Henry VIII hoped to wear down Catherine’s resolve by keeping her away from her daughter (though at some…
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Does the name sound familiar? It should. This is one of those great stories that could only happen in Tudor times – well, that was…
Specifically, Henry said he felt old enough that “he doubted whether he should have any child by the Queen.” We know he said it because…
Today is the sad anniversary of the burning of Thomas Cranmer. His execution involved a surprise dramatic twist at the end that sealed him as…
Edward VI was a tragic figure. King at nine, dead at sixteen – and had to execute two uncles in between. He was also staunchly…
Stephen Gardiner was an important English cleric and politician during the reigns of Henry VIII and Mary I (his strongly Catholic leanings sent him to…
February 1, 1554 – Mary I’s Speech at the Guildhall opposing Wyatt’s rebellion. Read her compelling words at www.janet.wertman.com
November 26, 1533 – Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond Henry VIII’s illegitimate son) marries Mary Howard (Anne Boleyn’s cousin). Read about the Howard triumph on www.janetwertman.com
November 17, 1558 – Death of Mary I of England. “This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes…”
September 19, 1580 – Death of Catherine Willoughby. Truly one of the most interesting women of her day. Read more on www.janetwertman.com