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492 years ago today, the 5th of April 1533, the legislative body of the English Church ruled in favor of Henry VIII in the King’s Great Matter. The ruling essentially found that the Pope should not have allowed the marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, as she was his brother’s widow
April 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
492 years ago today, the 5th of April 1533, the legislative body of the English Church ruled in favor of Henry VIII in the King’s Great Matter. The ruling essentially found that the Pope should not have allowed the marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, as she was his brother’s widow
The 31st of March 1509, Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty, was very ill. His health had been declining for the months. Henry made his final will on this day. He would go on to only survive another 3 weeks, likely passing from Tuberculosis.
March 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The 31st of March 1509, Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty, was very ill. His health had been declining for the months. Henry made his final will on this day. He would go on to only survive another 3 weeks, likely passing from Tuberculosis.
The 30th of March 1558, Queen Mary I of England, was thrilled with the belief that she was pregnant with her first child. Mary was so certain that she was close to giving birth, that she made her last will and testament in preparation. Sadly for Mary, this was a phantom pregnancy and likely a tumor
March 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The 30th of March 1558, Queen Mary I of England, was thrilled with the belief that she was pregnant with her first child. Mary was so certain that she was close to giving birth, that she made her last will and testament in preparation. Sadly for Mary, this was a phantom pregnancy and likely a tumor
492 years ago, the 26th of March 1533, Anne Boleyn made her first public appearance as Queen of England. Anne had secretly been married to Henry VIII for months, and it was now known by the Royal physicians that she was pregnant with the King’s child.
March 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
492 years ago, the 26th of March 1533, Anne Boleyn made her first public appearance as Queen of England. Anne had secretly been married to Henry VIII for months, and it was now known by the Royal physicians that she was pregnant with the King’s child.
422 years ago today, the 24th of March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England, daughter of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII passed at the age of 69. This marked the end of an era in English history, as she had been one of the most powerful and influential monarchs in the country’s history.
March 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
422 years ago today, the 24th of March 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England, daughter of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII passed at the age of 69. This marked the end of an era in English history, as she had been one of the most powerful and influential monarchs in the country’s history.
Anne Boleyn gets a Parliamentary Win 👑
491 years ago today, the 23rd of March 1534, marked a very special day for Anne Boleyn. On this day, the English Parliament passed the Act of Succession…a massive game changer for England...
491 years ago today, the 23rd of March 1534, marked a very special day for Anne Boleyn. On this day, the English Parliament passed the Act of Succession…a massive game changer for England...
March 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Anne Boleyn gets a Parliamentary Win 👑
491 years ago today, the 23rd of March 1534, marked a very special day for Anne Boleyn. On this day, the English Parliament passed the Act of Succession…a massive game changer for England...
491 years ago today, the 23rd of March 1534, marked a very special day for Anne Boleyn. On this day, the English Parliament passed the Act of Succession…a massive game changer for England...
457 years ago, the 19th of March 1568, Elizabeth Seymour, younger sister of Queen Jane Seymour, passed away around the age of 50.
March 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
457 years ago, the 19th of March 1568, Elizabeth Seymour, younger sister of Queen Jane Seymour, passed away around the age of 50.
476 years ago, the 7th of March 1549, 15 year old Elizabeth Tudor wrote a letter to Edward Seymour. She was attempting to save her long-time governess, Katherine “Kat” Ashley, from her imprisonment in the Tower of London.
March 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
476 years ago, the 7th of March 1549, 15 year old Elizabeth Tudor wrote a letter to Edward Seymour. She was attempting to save her long-time governess, Katherine “Kat” Ashley, from her imprisonment in the Tower of London.
406 years ago, the 2nd of March 1619, Queen Anne of Denmark passed away at the age of 44, at Hampton Court. Anne became the Queen of England when her husband, King James VI of Scotland, took over as ruler after the passing of Queen Elizabeth I.
March 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
406 years ago, the 2nd of March 1619, Queen Anne of Denmark passed away at the age of 44, at Hampton Court. Anne became the Queen of England when her husband, King James VI of Scotland, took over as ruler after the passing of Queen Elizabeth I.
514 years ago, the 22nd of February 1511, Catherine of Aragon lost her son. A little less than 2 months prior, Catherine had given birth to a baby who was immediately celebrated as the heir to the throne. Tragically, baby Henry only lived 52 days before passing away from unknown causes.
February 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
514 years ago, the 22nd of February 1511, Catherine of Aragon lost her son. A little less than 2 months prior, Catherine had given birth to a baby who was immediately celebrated as the heir to the throne. Tragically, baby Henry only lived 52 days before passing away from unknown causes.
Born to be a happy history girlie, forced to be an activist against the resurgence of literal Nazis WTAF IS THIS TIMELINE
February 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Born to be a happy history girlie, forced to be an activist against the resurgence of literal Nazis WTAF IS THIS TIMELINE
The Birth of Mary Tudor
The daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was born 509 years ago today, the 18th of February 1516. She would go on to be the first official Queen Regnant of England.
The daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was born 509 years ago today, the 18th of February 1516. She would go on to be the first official Queen Regnant of England.
February 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Birth of Mary Tudor
The daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was born 509 years ago today, the 18th of February 1516. She would go on to be the first official Queen Regnant of England.
The daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was born 509 years ago today, the 18th of February 1516. She would go on to be the first official Queen Regnant of England.
Reposted
This video has been reposted multiple times on Reddit and continues to get taken down for whatever reason. I’m a skeptic when it comes to claiming election rigging, but this is alarming.
February 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This video has been reposted multiple times on Reddit and continues to get taken down for whatever reason. I’m a skeptic when it comes to claiming election rigging, but this is alarming.
483 years ago today, the 13th of February 1542, Katheryn Howard, the 5th wife of Henry VIII was sent to the block. The teenage Queen, and her Lady-in-Waiting, Jane Boleyn (the sister-in-law of Anne Boleyn), had been sentenced to the axe without a trial.
February 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
483 years ago today, the 13th of February 1542, Katheryn Howard, the 5th wife of Henry VIII was sent to the block. The teenage Queen, and her Lady-in-Waiting, Jane Boleyn (the sister-in-law of Anne Boleyn), had been sentenced to the axe without a trial.
471 years ago, the 12th of February 1554, Lady Jane Grey was sent to the block. The teenage disputed Queen and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were 🪓 for treason at the Tower of London.
February 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
471 years ago, the 12th of February 1554, Lady Jane Grey was sent to the block. The teenage disputed Queen and her husband, Guildford Dudley, were 🪓 for treason at the Tower of London.
438 years ago today, the 8th of February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart) was executed at Fotheringhay Castle, in Northamptonshire. After nineteen long years in captivity, Mary was found guilty of plotting a coup against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. Her guilt is still debated to this day.
February 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
438 years ago today, the 8th of February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart) was executed at Fotheringhay Castle, in Northamptonshire. After nineteen long years in captivity, Mary was found guilty of plotting a coup against her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. Her guilt is still debated to this day.
547 years ago, the 7th of February 1478, Thomas More was born. He was a prominent Tudor figure who served as Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII. More ultimately fell from Royal favor due to his opposition to the King’s separation from the Catholic Church and Catherine of Aragon.
February 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
547 years ago, the 7th of February 1478, Thomas More was born. He was a prominent Tudor figure who served as Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII. More ultimately fell from Royal favor due to his opposition to the King’s separation from the Catholic Church and Catherine of Aragon.
A lot of us history nerds right now…
February 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A lot of us history nerds right now…
505 years ago, the 4th of February 1520, Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn and mistress of Henry VIII, married William Carey, an Esquire of the Body.
February 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
505 years ago, the 4th of February 1520, Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn and mistress of Henry VIII, married William Carey, an Esquire of the Body.
438 years ago, the 3rd of Feb 1587, Elizabeth I’s privy council held a secret meeting. It was decided that they would quickly move forward with their plan to send Mary Queen of Scots to the block. Two days prior, Elizabeth had finally been convinced to sign a warrant for Mary’s death.
February 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
438 years ago, the 3rd of Feb 1587, Elizabeth I’s privy council held a secret meeting. It was decided that they would quickly move forward with their plan to send Mary Queen of Scots to the block. Two days prior, Elizabeth had finally been convinced to sign a warrant for Mary’s death.
478 years ago, the 28th of January 1547, a tyrannical king took his last breath. Henry VIII passed away at the age of 55 at the Palace of Whitehall after ruling England for 37 years. The throne passed to Henry’s son, Edward, making the 9-year-old child the new king.
January 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
478 years ago, the 28th of January 1547, a tyrannical king took his last breath. Henry VIII passed away at the age of 55 at the Palace of Whitehall after ruling England for 37 years. The throne passed to Henry’s son, Edward, making the 9-year-old child the new king.
539 years ago, the 18th of January, 1486, the first Tudor King, Henry VII, took a Yorkist bride, Elizabeth. This marriage united the two conflicting families of the Wars of the Roses - the Yorkists and the Lancastrians.
January 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
539 years ago, the 18th of January, 1486, the first Tudor King, Henry VII, took a Yorkist bride, Elizabeth. This marriage united the two conflicting families of the Wars of the Roses - the Yorkists and the Lancastrians.
January 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM