Henry VIII
Henry VIII Chronology 1511
A detailed chronology for the year 1511 in the reign of King Henry VIII, showing dates, events and details
What did King Henry VIII do all day? (1509)
Introduction Henry VIII became King on the death of his father, King Henry VII, on 21st April 1509. After the death of his elder brother, Arthur, in 1503 he was the sole heir to the throne. As such, he had been closely supervised and given little freedom. After his accession, he quickly surrounded himself with … Read more
King Henry VIII Coronation 24th June 1509
Before the Coronation On 22nd June 1509, King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon travelled by royal barge from Greenwich to the Tower of London. It was an age old custom that the monarch should spend the nights before the coronation at the Tower. Knights of the Bath In the evening, Henry and Catherine were … Read more
Why Did Henry VIII Have Six Wives?
Divorced, beheaded, died; Divorced beheaded survived The fate of Henry VIII’s six wives Henry VIII was King of England, Ireland and Wales from 1509 to 1547, during his reign he married six times. Two wives were divorced, two executed, one died and one out-lived Henry. But why did he have so many wives? This article … Read more
Richard Empson 1450 – 1510
Richard Empson was the son of Peter Empson and Elizabeth Joseph. His exact date of birth is not known but he is believed to have been born around 1450 in Towcester, Northamptonshire. Education and Work There is very little information about Empson’s early life but records show that he was training as a lawyer at … Read more
Who Were The Tudor Kings and Queens?
There were a total of six Tudor kings and queens, but only five of them were crowned. They are arguably the most famous and popular of the British monarchs, ruling over a period of great change in culture, philosophy and religion. The Tudor kings and queens were devout, educated and powerful people. They promoted their … Read more
King Henry VII 1457 – 1509 Biography
King Henry VII was the first Tudor monarch. He came to the throne in 1485 after winning the Battle of Bosworth Field. His reign laid the foundation for the Tudor dynasty. Background King Henry VII was born on 28th January 1457 at Pembroke Castle, Wales. His mother was thirteen year old Margaret Beaufort, daughter … Read more
Tudor Money and Finance
Coinage Tudor money was in the form of coins and there were no paper notes. At the beginning of the Tudor period, the coins in existence were: a silver penny, a groat which was worth four pennies and an Angel which was worth 120 pennies or ten shillings. A pound was not a coin … Read more
Tudor Sports
Tudor sports were not a regular feature of life for the ordinary people. They worked long hours, often from sun up to sun down, and went to bed when it got dark. In 1512 Henry VIII had a law passed that banned the common people from playing tennis, dice, cards, bowls and skittles. The … Read more
Why Did Queen Elizabeth I Have So Many Portraits Painted?
People That Shaped Elizabeth’s Character Early Childhood Elizabeth had had a turbulent childhood. For the first three years of her life she was the Princess of the court. Then her mother, Anne Boleyn, had been executed for treason. Elizabeth was declared illegitimate after her parent’s marriage had been pronounced invalid. Although she had lived … Read more
Battle of Solway Moss 1542
Background In 1502 James IV of Scotland had forged a peace treaty with England and married Henry VII’s daughter Margaret. King Henry VII died in April 1509 and his son became King Henry VIII. Eager to make a name for himself, in 1511 Henry invaded France to reclaim lost land. While Henry was in … Read more
Margaret Tudor 1489 – 1541
Childhood Margaret Tudor was born on 28th November 1489 at the Palace of Westminster. She was the eldest daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York and was named after Margaret Beaufort, her paternal grandmother. She was the couple’s second surviving child, her brother Arthur had been born in 1486. Margaret was christened two … Read more
What were the main events of the Tudor period?
A timeline of the main events of the Tudor period
Henry VIII Chronology 1509 – 1510
A chronology for the first 20 months of Henry VIII’s reign – 1509 – 1510 showing dates, events and details.
Tudor Executions, Trials and Imprisonments Chronology – Henry VIII
A chronology of Tudor Executions, Trials and Imprisonments in the reign of Henry VIII
Please note this timeline is a work in progress
Tudor Treaties and Oaths Chronology – Henry VIII
A chronology of Tudor Treaties and Oaths in the reign of Henry VIII
Please note this timeline is a work in progress