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Charles Brandon



Charles Brandon’s Letter to the King

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April 22, 2018

On the 22nd April 1515 Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk wrote a desperate letter to Henry VIII pledging his loyalty and service after his secret marriage to Henry’s sister, Mary Tudor. Brandon believed that the English Council was out to destroy him and metaphorically throws himself at Henry’s feet promising to endure any punishment that …

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Henry and Charles Brandon

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March 30, 2018

Henry and Charles Brandon On the 7th of September 1533 Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk married his fourth wife, fourteen year old Katherine Willoughby. Two years later on the 18th September 1535 Katherine gave birth to the couple’s first child, a boy named Henry after the King. Shortly afterward little Henry was Christened. Henry VIII stood as …

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Henry VIII’s Jousting Accident of 1524

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March 10, 2018

Henry VIII’s Jousting Accident of 1524 King Henry VIII held a great love of jousting. As a young teenager Henry had been denied the ability to joust in competitions as he was the sole heir to the throne. His father, Henry VII, feared his son may be injured or even worse killed. Yet when Henry …

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The Secret Marriage of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor

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February 3, 2018

The Secret Marriage of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor On the 14th of January 1515 Henry VIII wrote to the new French King, Francis I, that he would be sending three of his men to acknowledge Francis’ accession to the throne and begin negotiations for Mary Tudor’s return to England. Thsee three men that Henry …

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The Making of Two Dukes

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February 1, 2018

The Making of Two Dukes On Candlemas eve, the 1st of February 1514, Henry VIII formally elevated two men to the tiles of Duke. Charles Brandon formally Viscount Lisle was created Duke of Suffolk. Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey was created 2nd Duke of Norfolk. The ceremony took place at Lambeth and was conducted by the …

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