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Tudor Minute August 6: Happy Birthday Matthew P...
Today is the birthday, in 1504 of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury. Born in Norwich, he was the son of a weaver, and was ordained in 1527. He was...
Tudor Minute August 6: Happy Birthday Matthew P...
Today is the birthday, in 1504 of Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury. Born in Norwich, he was the son of a weaver, and was ordained in 1527. He was...
Tudor minute August 5: Humphrey Gilbert Claims ...
Hey, this is Heather from the Renaissance English History Podcast, and this is your Tudor Minute for August 5. Today in 1583 Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for the English Crown,...
Tudor minute August 5: Humphrey Gilbert Claims ...
Hey, this is Heather from the Renaissance English History Podcast, and this is your Tudor Minute for August 5. Today in 1583 Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for the English Crown,...
Tudor Minute August 4: RIP Cecil
Today in 1598 William Cecil, the first Baron Burghley, died. He was the chief advisor to Queen Elizabeth for the majority of her reign, he was the Lord High Treasurer...
Tudor Minute August 4: RIP Cecil
Today in 1598 William Cecil, the first Baron Burghley, died. He was the chief advisor to Queen Elizabeth for the majority of her reign, he was the Lord High Treasurer...
Tudor Minute August 2: Mary Triumphs
On August 3 1553 Mary I triumphed over the Protestant revolt started with her half brother Edward VI’s death, with Lady Jane Grey as its figurehead. Edward, who was...
Tudor Minute August 2: Mary Triumphs
On August 3 1553 Mary I triumphed over the Protestant revolt started with her half brother Edward VI’s death, with Lady Jane Grey as its figurehead. Edward, who was...
Tudor Minute July 31: Kett's Rebellion starts t...
Hey, this is Heather from the Renaissance English History Podcast, and this is your Tudor Minute for July 31. Today in 1549 the rebellion in Norfolk we call Kett’s Rebellion...
Tudor Minute July 31: Kett's Rebellion starts t...
Hey, this is Heather from the Renaissance English History Podcast, and this is your Tudor Minute for July 31. Today in 1549 the rebellion in Norfolk we call Kett’s Rebellion...
Tudor Minute July 30: Henry goes on holiday
Today in 1541 Henry VIII and Catherine Howard left for their progress to the North. Henry wanted to meet with his nephew, James V of Scotland, and also show...
Tudor Minute July 30: Henry goes on holiday
Today in 1541 Henry VIII and Catherine Howard left for their progress to the North. Henry wanted to meet with his nephew, James V of Scotland, and also show...