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#OTD in 1553, Arthur Bulkeley, Bishop of Bangor, died. A reformer and scholar, he made history as the first bishop of Bangor to live there and he ordered his priests to preach in Welsh... bit.ly/4bTLYcH #TudorHistory #TudorWales #WelshHistory

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#OTD in history, in 1619, the world lost a man who'd played a major part in Elizabeth I's Golden Age of theatre: actor Richard Burbage, who'd brought Shakespeare's plays to life... www.tudorsociety.com/richard-burb...

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Thomas Boleyn is one of my very favourite historical personalities, but he's viewed as one of history's bad guys, a ruthless social climber, a greedy opportunist, and a father who "pimped out" his daughters for power. But how much of this is fact? bit.ly/4bOzNxR

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Pope Leo X: A Medici, a patron of the arts, and a man who excommunicated Martin Luther, while also naming Henry VIII "Defender of the Faith". His reign was lavish, controversial, and pivotal in shaping history... bit.ly/3XE2WpG

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A man who survived 4 monarchs because he bent like the willow: Tudor survivor, William Paulet... bit.ly/4iaaxoa

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Treason, faith & betrayal… The Prebendaries’ Plot of 1543 was a covert attempt to stop England’s religious reforms. It cost Germain Gardiner, John Larke & others their lives—but spared playwright John Heywood at the last moment... bit.ly/3QO9AWx #TudorHistory

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6 March 1547—Thomas Wriothesley, once one of the most powerful men in England, lost everything. Stripped of the Great Seal, placed under house arrest… but why? A tale of ambition, betrayal & Tudor politics. bit.ly/3F5u5LH #TudorHistory #ThomasWriothesley

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Dutch ingenuity during the siege of Antwerp shattered Spanish morale, paving the way for the Armada's defeat in 1588. Fireships, Hellburners & illusion played a key role... bit.ly/3XtcFza Guest article by Loretta Goldberg #TudorHistory #SpanishArmada

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Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, which in Tudor times was a time of fasting and prayer. But how did Tudor people mark Ash Wednesday and Lent? What else did they do? bit.ly/4bu7tAO #AshWednesday #Tudors #TudorHistory

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Did you know the × symbol for multiplication wasn’t always a thing? Or how about "sin" & "cos"? Meet William Oughtred—the genius who gave us these & more! A clergyman, mathematician & academic feud master... bit.ly/4btJh1B

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#OTD in 1590, Christopher Bales was executed in London—not for a crime, but for being a Catholic priest. Tortured, condemned, and hanged as a 'traitor,' his story is one of faith, fear, and persecution in Elizabethan England. Read more: www.tudorsociety.com/christopher-... #TudorHistory

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#OTD in 1528, Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII, married for the third time. But was it third time lucky? Sadly not—her new husband proved just as unfaithful as the last. Her story is one of love, scandal, and political intrigue. #TudorHistory bit.ly/3XoKqBw

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#OTD in 1601, Anne Line was executed for harbouring a Catholic priest. Like Margaret Clitherow & Margaret Ward, she risked everything for her faith—facing torture, brutal death, & later sainthood... bit.ly/41gKfcQ

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Did you know? George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon, wasn’t just Elizabeth I’s cousin—he was a key figure in Elizabethan theatre! As Lord Chamberlain, he acted as patron to Shakespeare’s company, helping bring plays like Hamlet & Much Ado About Nothing to life. bit.ly/3XhSRP4

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A Forgotten Tudor Patron She was a Spencer, the wife of a Boleyn descendant, and a patron to Elizabethan greats like Edmund Spenser & John Dowland—yet history has overlooked Elizabeth Carey, Lady Hunsdon... bit.ly/4kggMrZ #TudorHistory #ElizabethCarey #WomenInHistory

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Murder, betrayal, & royal intrigue! A forbidden love, a jealous rivalry, and a poisonous conspiracy—how did Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton, escape justice while others faced the noose? bit.ly/3F3wXIX #OnThisDay #TudorHistory #HenryHoward #TrueCrimeHistory

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#OTD in Tudor history… Lady Katherine Grey—royal by birth, imprisoned by love. She defied Elizabeth I, married in secret, and paid the price. A tragic life of love, loss, and royal rivalry… but was she a victim or a threat to the throne? 🔗 Read more: www.tudorsociety.com/the-tragic-t...

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#OTD in 1567, Lady Margaret Douglas, who was imprisoned in the Tower of London, received devastating news: her son, Lord Darnley, had been brutally murdered... www.tudorsociety.com/lady-margare... #OnThisDay #TudorHistory #MargaretDouglas #RoyalScandal

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Born on this day in 1516, Mary I was England’s first crowned queen regnant. But how did she compare to her half-sister, Elizabeth I? Both Tudor queens ruled in their own right, but their reigns couldn’t have been more different… bit.ly/430wa5z

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Mary, Queen of Scots & Darnley – A Love That Led to Ruin #OTD in 1565, Mary met Lord Darnley—and fell in love. But this marriage would be her greatest mistake, leading to betrayal, murder, and the loss of her throne. bit.ly/3CQkjMX #MaryQueenOfScots #TudorHistory

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💘 Love in Tudor times was rarely simple—some found happiness, others paid a terrible price. From medieval Valentine traditions to the most fascinating Tudor love stories, discover the passion, scandal & devotion of the past! www.tudorsociety.com/love-scandal... #TudorLove #ValentinesDay

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#OTD in Tudor history, 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford, were executed at the Tower of London. A queen accused of treason. A lady-in-waiting condemned alongside her... www.tudorsociety.com/the-executio... #CatherineHoward #JaneBoleyn #Tudors #HenryVIII

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#OTD in 1584, Catholic priest James Fenn met a brutal fate at Tyburn—hanged, drawn, and quartered for his faith. His story is one of courage, persecution, and a heartbreaking farewell to his young daughter. bit.ly/40SiKG5 #TudorHistory #CatholicMartyrs #ElizabethI

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Elizabeth of York: The Queen of Hearts Born on this day in 1466, Elizabeth of York united a divided England, ended the Wars of the Roses, and shaped the Tudor dynasty. But was she just a pawn in history—or its true heart? bit.ly/3QcCdwf #TudorHistory #ElizabethOfYork

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Scandal, treason… and a magic ring? ✨🔮 Henry Neville, 5th Earl of Westmorland, led a life of rebellion, gambling, and murderous plots—plus, he thought angels would clear his debts! Discover his wild Tudor story: www.tudorsociety.com/henry-nevill... #TudorHistory #OnThisDay

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It’s my birthday next week, so I’m celebrating early with a LIVE Tudor History Q&A! Join me tomorrow, 8 Feb, at 10pm UK / 5pm New York for a fun, history-packed livestream where I’ll be answering all your Tudor questions! youtube.com/live/ei1yZcO... #TudorHistory #HistoryLive #AskMeAnything

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#OTD in Tudor history, 7th Feb 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots received the news she had long feared. Her execution warrant had arrived. With just one night left to live, how did she react? What did she do in her final hours? bit.ly/4hPBrkv #MaryQueenOfScots #RoyalExecutions

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Jane Seymour is a shadowy figures and a queen who divides opinions, with some seeing her as nothing but a pawn, others viewing her as a player who knew exactly what she was doing in 1536, and still others as Henry VIII's perfect queen. But who was she? www.theanneboleynfiles.com/jane-seymour...

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Did you know King Charles III is descended from the Tudors AND the Boleyns? Despite Elizabeth I dying childless, the bloodline didn’t end! Discover how the present royal family connects to Henry VIII, Mary Boleyn, Henry VII & William the Conqueror... bit.ly/4hhoOyZ

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Spy, traitor, or double agent? #OTD in 1605, Sir Edward Stafford—Elizabethan diplomat & suspected spy—died, leaving behind a legacy of intrigue, betrayal & unanswered questions. Did he pass secrets to Spain or play a dangerous double game? bit.ly/4goqKnX #TudorHistory

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What happens when ambition, power, and royal paranoia collide? Execution, of course! That's the story of birthday boy Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham... bit.ly/4gnZ4jc #HenryVIII #TudorHistory #DukeofBuckingham

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Henry VIII’s Death Was Kept Secret for 3 Days… But Why? On 31st January 1547, England finally learned of his passing—but behind the scenes, his advisors had already rewritten history. A power grab was in motion... bit.ly/3WFEcNk #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #EdwardVI

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👑Scandal in the Tudor Court! 🔥 Catherine of Aragon—Henry VIII’s devout first wife—was once at the centre of a scandal involving her confessor. A queen’s loyalty, royal fury & court gossip… but what really happened? bit.ly/3EgPPnE

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🔥 Guy Fawkes wasn’t the only one who paid the price for the Gunpowder Plot... #OTD in 1606, four of his fellow conspirators faced a brutal execution. But who were they? Uncover their fate in my latest blog post: bit.ly/4aFnsvB #GunpowderPlot #History

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#OTD in 1536, Anne Boleyn suffered a tragic miscarriage, marking a turning point in Tudor history. Discover the truth behind this event and its impact on Anne's legacy. bit.ly/3WEecBZ #TudorHistory #AnneBoleyn

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📜 Three Kings, One Day! 👑 28 Jan marks the birth of Henry VII, the death of Henry VIII & the accession of Edward VI. A day that shaped the Tudor dynasty! Dive into the history: bit.ly/4jrqbMW #TudorHistory #OTD #HenryVII #HenryVIII #EdwardVI

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#OTD in 1556, Protestant lawyer Bartholomew Green was burnt at the stake alongside six others. His crime? Unshakable faith and defiance of Queen Mary I’s laws. Discover the courageous story of his final stand... bit.ly/4aGhnyP #TudorHistory #MaryI #ProtestantMartyrs

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#OTD in Tudor history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn got married... www.theanneboleynfiles.com/25-january-1...

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Was Anne Boleyn really “The Great Scandal of Christendom”? Forbidden romances, shocking accusations, and a dramatic rise to power—Anne’s life was surrounded by scandal. But how much of it was true, and how much was exaggeration? bit.ly/3EdBHvu #AnneBoleyn #Tudors #TudorHistory

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Did Archbishop Cranmer keep his secret wife in a ventilated chest? Well, yes, according to his Catholic detractors! But was there any truth in their claims, and where does the story come from? bit.ly/40Qxwi4 #TudorHistory #ThomasCranmer #HistoryMystery #TheTudors

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The Treaty of Perpetual Peace: A bold promise between Henry VII & James IV to end centuries of conflict. Sealed with a royal marriage, but peace lasted only 11 years. Discover the treaty’s legacy and how it shaped history: bit.ly/3Cpkr5N #TudorHistory #UnionOfTheCrowns

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Did you know the first assassination of a head of government by firearm happened in 1570? James Stewart, Earl of Moray—regent for King James VI & Mary, Queen of Scots' half-brother—met his end in a daring act by one of Mary’s supporters. bit.ly/42pee4v #ScottishHistory

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Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset: From ruling England to losing his head on Tower Hill. What led to his dramatic fall? 🏰⚔️ Read more: bit.ly/40I3dKa #TudorHistory #EdwardSeymour #OnThisDay"

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#OTD in 1556, imperial ambassador Eustace Chapuys died. Known for his daring plans to save Princess Mary, and his loyalty to Catherine of Aragon, Chapuys risked everything to stand against Henry VIII’s wrath. bit.ly/42s2XAt #TudorHistory #EustaceChapuys #MaryI

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