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ON THIS DAY - 10 September 1549
On This Day (10 September) in 1549, Sir Anthony Denny died, likely at his primary residence of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire.
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Sep 102 min read
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The Durham Place Marriages - 25 May 1553
On 25 May 1553, numerous guests including members of the Privy Council and foreign ambassadors, gathered at Durham Place, the Westminster residence of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland to witness a triple wedding celebration: the three young brides were Northumberland's youngest daughter Katherine Dudley, and sisters Jane and Katherine Grey, eldest daughters of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk.
thedudleywomen
May 2513 min read
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The Death of Thomas Audley - 30 April 1544
On 30 April 1544, Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, Lord High Chancellor of England, and father of Margaret Audley, died at his City of London home, 'Christchurch Place', Aldgate, after a year of deteriorating health.
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Apr 3012 min read
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ON THIS DAY - 22 April 1538
On This Day (22 April) in 1538, Sir Thomas Audley, Lord High Chancellor of England, married for a second time; his bride was Lady Elizabeth Grey, a sister of Henry Grey, 3rd Marquess of Dorset, courtier and peer of Henry VIII.
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Apr 222 min read
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John Foxe and the Howards
On This Day (18 April) in 1587, clergyman, historian, theologian and martyrologist John Foxe died at his London home on Grub Street, in the parish of St Giles-without-Cripplegate.
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Apr 188 min read
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The Funeral of Jane Guildford - 01 February 1555
On 01 February 1555, the funeral of Jane Guildford, Duchess of Northumberland, widow of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, was held...
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Feb 16 min read
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The Coronation of Elizabeth I: January 1559
On 17 November 1558, Elizabeth I ascended the throne of England, following the death of her half-sister Mary I.
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Jan 1410 min read
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The Death of Margaret Audley, Duchess of Norfolk - 10 January 1564
On This Day (10 January) in 1564, Margaret Audley, Duchess of Norfolk, died in Norwich, aged around 23 years old...
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Jan 107 min read
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Margaret Audley, Duchess of Norfolk: Another 'Dudley Woman'
Introducing Margaret Audley, Duchess of Norfolk, wife of Lord Henry Dudley, (known throughout his short life as 'Harry Dudley').
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Nov 30, 20243 min read
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