Oof. Lots to unpack here first for context. John Fisher, the Bishop of Rochester, was firmly (and loudly) opposed to Henry VIII’s attempt to divorce…
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Tag: On This Day in History
Let’s start with the context. In 1522, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was at the height of his power, and the richest man in the land, after…
Just under a month after the death of Henry VIII, his nine-year old son Edward VI was crowned King of England. Because of Edward’s youth,…
Henry VIII beheaded his fifth wife two months after he discovered her adulterous (pre-adulterous?) relationship with Thomas Culpeper, and two weeks after Parliament passed the…
First, an apology: the “surprising companion” was a later addition. Second, let me back up: there is a lot of story before we get to…
So, back in 2014 I wrote a post entitled December 21, 1536 – Jane Seymour’s Father Dies. Off by a year. That said, I claim…
This was actually a secret marriage that would get the couple thrown into the Tower, so let’s back up a little for context. Elizabeth was…
This was a move with huge implications: it prompted Essex’s rebellion, and opened the door for sweeping reforms. Before we get there, some context. Monopolies…
This letter was sent a little less than a month before Elizabeth acceded to the throne and is a fascinating glimpse into the relationship she…
Back in 2014, I wrote a post about this event, but since I focused on the importance of the event rather than its details, I…
