It’s always exciting as a historian when you make a discovery. Years ago, I identified this image as one of only two depictions of Bessie Blount (Henry VIII’s mistress). Also the only one to show her as a young woman
#bessieblount #elizabethblount #henryfitzroy #henryfitzroydukeofrichmond
#bessieblount #elizabethblount #henryfitzroy #henryfitzroydukeofrichmond
August 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
It’s always exciting as a historian when you make a discovery. Years ago, I identified this image as one of only two depictions of Bessie Blount (Henry VIII’s mistress). Also the only one to show her as a young woman
#bessieblount #elizabethblount #henryfitzroy #henryfitzroydukeofrichmond
#bessieblount #elizabethblount #henryfitzroy #henryfitzroydukeofrichmond
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset
Horenbout family workshop
c.1533
www.instagram.com/p/DYP0cJ4FRp...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #Tudors #History
Horenbout family workshop
c.1533
www.instagram.com/p/DYP0cJ4FRp...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #Tudors #History
May 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset
Horenbout family workshop
c.1533
www.instagram.com/p/DYP0cJ4FRp...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #Tudors #History
Horenbout family workshop
c.1533
www.instagram.com/p/DYP0cJ4FRp...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #Tudors #History
#OTD 15 Jun 1519
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
#TheTudors
#History
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
#TheTudors
#History
June 15, 2026 at 6:06 AM
#OTD 15 Jun 1519
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
#TheTudors
#History
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
#TheTudors
#History
#OTD 16 Jan 1585
Edward Fiennes de Clinton Earl of Lincoln died
Tudor Courtier & Lord High Admiral under #EdwardVI & #ElizabethI
You are more likely to know his 1st wife, Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount #HenryVIII's mistress & mother to #HenryFitzroy
PTLH TV: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
#Tudor
#History
Edward Fiennes de Clinton Earl of Lincoln died
Tudor Courtier & Lord High Admiral under #EdwardVI & #ElizabethI
You are more likely to know his 1st wife, Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount #HenryVIII's mistress & mother to #HenryFitzroy
PTLH TV: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
#Tudor
#History
January 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#OTD 16 Jan 1585
Edward Fiennes de Clinton Earl of Lincoln died
Tudor Courtier & Lord High Admiral under #EdwardVI & #ElizabethI
You are more likely to know his 1st wife, Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount #HenryVIII's mistress & mother to #HenryFitzroy
PTLH TV: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
#Tudor
#History
Edward Fiennes de Clinton Earl of Lincoln died
Tudor Courtier & Lord High Admiral under #EdwardVI & #ElizabethI
You are more likely to know his 1st wife, Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount #HenryVIII's mistress & mother to #HenryFitzroy
PTLH TV: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
#Tudor
#History
#OTD 26 Nov 1533 (some cite 28th)
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 26, 2024 at 9:25 AM
#OTD 26 Nov 1533 (some cite 28th)
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#OTD
25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, the Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard, daughter at Hampton Court Palace.
#HenryFitzroy #MaryHoward #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #DuchessofRichmond #DuchessofSomerset #Tudors #History
25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, the Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard, daughter at Hampton Court Palace.
#HenryFitzroy #MaryHoward #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #DuchessofRichmond #DuchessofSomerset #Tudors #History
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
#OTD
25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, the Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard, daughter at Hampton Court Palace.
#HenryFitzroy #MaryHoward #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #DuchessofRichmond #DuchessofSomerset #Tudors #History
25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, the Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard, daughter at Hampton Court Palace.
#HenryFitzroy #MaryHoward #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #DuchessofRichmond #DuchessofSomerset #Tudors #History
#OTD
8th May 1536
The vultures gather..... As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DYD4FxnjC1...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #AnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
8th May 1536
The vultures gather..... As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DYD4FxnjC1...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #AnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
May 8, 2026 at 4:43 AM
#OTD
8th May 1536
The vultures gather..... As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DYD4FxnjC1...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #AnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
8th May 1536
The vultures gather..... As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DYD4FxnjC1...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #AnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
#OTD
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset.
Born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex, he was the only acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #History
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset.
Born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex, he was the only acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #History
June 15, 2026 at 4:43 AM
#OTD
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset.
Born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex, he was the only acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #History
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset.
Born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex, he was the only acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #History
#OTD 23 Jul 1596
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with Henry ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with both here👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with Henry ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with both here👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 23, 2026 at 5:57 AM
#OTD 23 Jul 1596
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with Henry ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with both here👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with Henry ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with both here👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#bloodtrail #tanyahuff
#HenryFitzroy Toronto-based #vampire writer of bodice rippers. #VickiNelson PI. Race against time to stop a murderer...
#canadianbooks #books #booksky #read #canadianauthor #writer #library #author #supernatural #magic #werewolf #werewolves
#HenryFitzroy Toronto-based #vampire writer of bodice rippers. #VickiNelson PI. Race against time to stop a murderer...
#canadianbooks #books #booksky #read #canadianauthor #writer #library #author #supernatural #magic #werewolf #werewolves
August 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
#bloodtrail #tanyahuff
#HenryFitzroy Toronto-based #vampire writer of bodice rippers. #VickiNelson PI. Race against time to stop a murderer...
#canadianbooks #books #booksky #read #canadianauthor #writer #library #author #supernatural #magic #werewolf #werewolves
#HenryFitzroy Toronto-based #vampire writer of bodice rippers. #VickiNelson PI. Race against time to stop a murderer...
#canadianbooks #books #booksky #read #canadianauthor #writer #library #author #supernatural #magic #werewolf #werewolves
#OTD
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII & Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DbE-kFWFNy...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII & Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DbE-kFWFNy...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
July 22, 2026 at 5:23 AM
#OTD
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII & Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DbE-kFWFNy...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII & Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DbE-kFWFNy...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
#OTD 15 Jun 1519
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
@henryfitzroy-ny.bsky.social
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
@henryfitzroy-ny.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 7:29 AM
#OTD 15 Jun 1519
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
@henryfitzroy-ny.bsky.social
#HenryVIII's only acknowledged illegitimate child, #HenryFitzroy was born
Raised as a prince, his mother #BessieBlount was rewarded with a good marriage!
More here: youtu.be/Qc9HDSZ6M2U
Lack of a male heir not his fault? Oh how little he knew!
@henryfitzroy-ny.bsky.social
#OTD
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond.
He was born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #BessieBlount #Tudors #History
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond.
He was born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #BessieBlount #Tudors #History
June 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
#OTD
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond.
He was born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #BessieBlount #Tudors #History
15th June 1519
The date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fiztroy, Duke of Richmond.
He was born in Blackmore, near Ingatestone, Essex.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #ElizabethBlount #BessieBlount #Tudors #History
#OTD
8th May 1536
As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DJYB6lfCm0...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #QueenAnneBoleyn #TheFallofAnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
8th May 1536
As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DJYB6lfCm0...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #QueenAnneBoleyn #TheFallofAnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
May 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
#OTD
8th May 1536
As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DJYB6lfCm0...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #QueenAnneBoleyn #TheFallofAnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
8th May 1536
As Anne Boleyn, her family & allies fell from power there was a clamour to be given the spoils from confiscated lands & offices.
www.instagram.com/p/DJYB6lfCm0...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #ThomasCromwell #QueenAnneBoleyn #TheFallofAnneBoleyn #Tudors #History
#OTD 2 Dec 1546
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy & cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy & cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
December 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM
#OTD 2 Dec 1546
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy & cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy & cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
#OTD 22 Nov 1545
#HenryVIII's physician Sir William Butts died at Fulham Manor
Appointed in 1528 he rarely treated the young athletic King but was sent to tend #AnneBoleyn when she had the sweat & #HenryFitzroy
See what our Dr Wendy has to say:
youtu.be/HDdHp-V_wyM
Written by: rebeccalyon.co.uk
#HenryVIII's physician Sir William Butts died at Fulham Manor
Appointed in 1528 he rarely treated the young athletic King but was sent to tend #AnneBoleyn when she had the sweat & #HenryFitzroy
See what our Dr Wendy has to say:
youtu.be/HDdHp-V_wyM
Written by: rebeccalyon.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 12:06 PM
#OTD 22 Nov 1545
#HenryVIII's physician Sir William Butts died at Fulham Manor
Appointed in 1528 he rarely treated the young athletic King but was sent to tend #AnneBoleyn when she had the sweat & #HenryFitzroy
See what our Dr Wendy has to say:
youtu.be/HDdHp-V_wyM
Written by: rebeccalyon.co.uk
#HenryVIII's physician Sir William Butts died at Fulham Manor
Appointed in 1528 he rarely treated the young athletic King but was sent to tend #AnneBoleyn when she had the sweat & #HenryFitzroy
See what our Dr Wendy has to say:
youtu.be/HDdHp-V_wyM
Written by: rebeccalyon.co.uk
#OTD 26 Nov 1533 (some cite 28th)
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from his Mother Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from his Mother Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
November 26, 2023 at 8:39 AM
#OTD 26 Nov 1533 (some cite 28th)
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from his Mother Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from his Mother Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#OTD
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond & Somerset, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond & Somerset, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
June 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM
#OTD
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond & Somerset, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond & Somerset, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
#BloodTies
#Canadiantv #tvseries based on the #BloodBooks by #TanyaHuff
Set in #Toronto #Ontario 4+ century old vampire, #HenryFitzroy & p.i #VickiNelson #paranormal #Citytv #Space #Christinacox #kyleschmid #dylanneal #ginaholden #canadasky #vampire #supernatural #magic
#Canadiantv #tvseries based on the #BloodBooks by #TanyaHuff
Set in #Toronto #Ontario 4+ century old vampire, #HenryFitzroy & p.i #VickiNelson #paranormal #Citytv #Space #Christinacox #kyleschmid #dylanneal #ginaholden #canadasky #vampire #supernatural #magic
June 1, 2025 at 2:10 AM
#BloodTies
#Canadiantv #tvseries based on the #BloodBooks by #TanyaHuff
Set in #Toronto #Ontario 4+ century old vampire, #HenryFitzroy & p.i #VickiNelson #paranormal #Citytv #Space #Christinacox #kyleschmid #dylanneal #ginaholden #canadasky #vampire #supernatural #magic
#Canadiantv #tvseries based on the #BloodBooks by #TanyaHuff
Set in #Toronto #Ontario 4+ century old vampire, #HenryFitzroy & p.i #VickiNelson #paranormal #Citytv #Space #Christinacox #kyleschmid #dylanneal #ginaholden #canadasky #vampire #supernatural #magic
#OTD
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
June 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#OTD
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
8th June 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, the acknowledged illegitimate son of King Henry VIII made his last public appearance in Parliament before his death.
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #KingHenryVIII #Tudors #History
#OTD 23 Jul 1596
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with #HenryVII ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with Mary & Bessie 👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with #HenryVII ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with Mary & Bessie 👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 23, 2024 at 6:36 AM
#OTD 23 Jul 1596
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with #HenryVII ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with Mary & Bessie 👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#HenryCarey 70 died
Son of #MaryBoleyn & 1st husband #WilliamCarey born within months of her affair with #HenryVII ending
Also #OTD 1536 died #HenryFitzroy 17 #HenryVIII only acknowledged illegitimate son by #BessieBlount
Catch up with Mary & Bessie 👉
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#OTD
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DMZJswEPcv...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DMZJswEPcv...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
July 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM
#OTD
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DMZJswEPcv...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
22nd July 1536
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth (Bessie) Blount, died at St James’s Palace.
www.instagram.com/p/DMZJswEPcv...
#HenryFitzroy #DukeofRichmond #DukeofSomerset #Tudors #History
#OTD
25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard at Hampton Court Palace.
instagram.com/p/DCx2Ws7NMQJ/…#HenryFitzroyo#MaryHowardr#DukeofRichmondn#DukeofSomersete#DuchessofRichmondn#DuchessofSomersete#Tudorsr#Historyry
25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard at Hampton Court Palace.
instagram.com/p/DCx2Ws7NMQJ/…#HenryFitzroyo#MaryHowardr#DukeofRichmondn#DukeofSomersete#DuchessofRichmondn#DuchessofSomersete#Tudorsr#Historyry
November 25, 2024 at 4:59 AM
#OTD
25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard at Hampton Court Palace.
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25th November 1533
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset, married Lady Mary Howard at Hampton Court Palace.
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#OTD 26 Nov 1533 (some cite 28th)
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
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#History
#Tudor
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#History
#Tudor
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 AM
#OTD 26 Nov 1533 (some cite 28th)
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#History
#Tudor
#HenryFitzroy, acknowledged illegitimate son of #HenryVIII & #BessieBlount married #MaryHoward daughter of #ThomasHoward
The 14yr olds never lived together nor consummated their 3yr marriage
Hear from Bessie on PTLH TV:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#History
#Tudor
#OTD 2 Dec 1546
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy he was cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
#History
#Tudor
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy he was cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
#History
#Tudor
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#OTD 2 Dec 1546
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy he was cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
#History
#Tudor
#HenryHoward was arrested & became the last man executed under #HenryVIII's reign
Raised with #HenryFitzroy he was cousin to #AnneBoleyn & #KatherineHoward
A Coat of Arms implying a claim to the Throne convinced an aging foul tempered King that Henry was a usurper!
#History
#Tudor