It was the Spring of 1509, King Henry VII lay dying in his bed surrounded by his most intimate courtiers and household. His son, the seventeen year old Prince of Wales would soon become the next King of England. King Henry VIII. Henry, however, was never supposed to be heir apparent to the throne. He was…
Who Was Henry Percy? Henry Percy was born circa 1502 to Catherine Spencer and her husband, Henry Percy, 5th Earl of Northumberland in Nottingham, England. At a young age he was sent to be a page in Thomas Wolsey’s household. Around 1516 Henry Percy was fated (had a precontract) to wed Mary Talbot, daughter of George Talbot,…
The year was 1514 and Thomas Wolsey was Henry VIII’s favorite. On 15 September Wolsey was appointed Archbishop of York. When Henry took the throne in 1509 Wolsey was by his side as his almoner (official distributor of alms). From there his favor grew along with his titles. Wolsey was instrumental for Henry since he…
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