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Amalia of Cleves
Amalia of Cleves (German: Amalia von Kleve-Jülich-Berg) (17 October 1517, Düsseldorf – 1 March 1586, Düsseldorf) was a princess from the house of Von der Mark.
Amalia of Cleves (German: Amalia von Kleve-Jülich-Berg) (17 October 1517, Düsseldorf – 1 March 1586, Düsseldorf) was a princess from the house of Von der Mark.
Anna of Lorraine
Anna of Lorraine (25 July 1522 – 15 May 1568) was a French princess of the House of Lorraine.
Anna of Lorraine (25 July 1522 – 15 May 1568) was a French princess of the House of Lorraine.
Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke
Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, Baroness Herbert of Cardiff (15 June 1515 – 20 February 1552) was lady-in-waiting to each of Henry VIII of England's six wives.
Anne Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, Baroness Herbert of Cardiff (15 June 1515 – 20 February 1552) was lady-in-waiting to each of Henry VIII of England's six wives.
Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves (Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, Anna van Kleef) (22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was a German noblewoman and the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England and as such she was Queen of E...
Anne of Cleves (Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, Anna van Kleef) (22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was a German noblewoman and the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England and as such she was Queen of E...
Antoine, Duke of Lorraine
Antoine, known as the Good, was Duke of Lorraine from 1508 until his death in 1544.
Antoine, known as the Good, was Duke of Lorraine from 1508 until his death in 1544.
Catherine Willoughby, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby
Catherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk, suo jure 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, was an English noblewoman living at the royal courts of King Henry VIII, King Edward VI and later...
Catherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk, suo jure 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby, was an English noblewoman living at the royal courts of King Henry VIII, King Edward VI and later...
Charles Brandon, 3rd Duke of Suffolk
Charles Brandon, 3rd Duke of Suffolk (1537/1538 – 14 July 1551), known as Lord Charles Brandon until shortly before his death, was the son of the 1st Duke of Suffolk and the suo ju...
Charles Brandon, 3rd Duke of Suffolk (1537/1538 – 14 July 1551), known as Lord Charles Brandon until shortly before his death, was the son of the 1st Duke of Suffolk and the suo ju...
Christina of Denmark
Christina of Denmark (November 1521–10 December 1590) was a Danish princess who became Duchess-consort of Milan, then Duchess-consort of Lorraine.
Christina of Denmark (November 1521–10 December 1590) was a Danish princess who became Duchess-consort of Milan, then Duchess-consort of Lorraine.
Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian.
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, social critic, teacher, and theologian.
Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln
Edward Fiennes de Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, KG was an English nobleman and Lord High Admiral.
Edward Fiennes de Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln, KG was an English nobleman and Lord High Admiral.
Edward VI of England
Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was the King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death.
Edward VI (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) was the King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death.
Georg Giese
Georg Giese (Gisze according to the title of the Holbein painting) (2 April 1497 in Danzig (now Gdańsk) - died on 3 February 1562 in Danzig, was a Hanse merchant.
Georg Giese (Gisze according to the title of the Holbein painting) (2 April 1497 in Danzig (now Gdańsk) - died on 3 February 1562 in Danzig, was a Hanse merchant.
Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger was a German artist and printmaker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style.
Hans Holbein the Younger was a German artist and printmaker who worked in a Northern Renaissance style.
Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk
Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, styled Lord Henry Brandon before 1545, was an English nobleman, the son of the 1st Duke of Suffolk, by his fourth wife, the suo jure 12th Baroness W...
Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, styled Lord Henry Brandon before 1545, was an English nobleman, the son of the 1st Duke of Suffolk, by his fourth wife, the suo jure 12th Baroness W...
Henry Guildford
Sir Henry Guildford (1489–1532) was an English courtier of the reign of Henry VIII, master of the horse and comptroller of the royal household.
Sir Henry Guildford (1489–1532) was an English courtier of the reign of Henry VIII, master of the horse and comptroller of the royal household.
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, KG, was an English aristocrat, and one of the founders of English Renaissance poetry.
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, KG, was an English aristocrat, and one of the founders of English Renaissance poetry.
James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond
James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond and 2nd Earl of Ossory was the son of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond and Lady Margaret Fitzgerald.
James Butler, 9th Earl of Ormond and 2nd Earl of Ossory was the son of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond and Lady Margaret Fitzgerald.
Jane Meutas
Jane Meutas was an English lady of the Queen's privy chamber who became the wife of the courtier Peter Meutas Her name is sometimes given as Joan, and her maiden name was Astley.
Jane Meutas was an English lady of the Queen's privy chamber who became the wife of the courtier Peter Meutas Her name is sometimes given as Joan, and her maiden name was Astley.
Jane Pemberton Small
Jane Small (c. 1518–1602) was a daughter of Christopher Pemberton, a Northamptonshire gentleman.
Jane Small (c. 1518–1602) was a daughter of Christopher Pemberton, a Northamptonshire gentleman.
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour was Queen of England as the third wife of King Henry VIII. She succeeded Anne Boleyn as queen consort following the latter's execution for trumped up charges of high treason, incest...
Jane Seymour was Queen of England as the third wife of King Henry VIII. She succeeded Anne Boleyn as queen consort following the latter's execution for trumped up charges of high treason, incest...
Jane Small
Jane Small (c. 1518–1602) was a daughter of Christopher Pemberton, a Northamptonshire gentleman.
Jane Small (c. 1518–1602) was a daughter of Christopher Pemberton, a Northamptonshire gentleman.
Johann Froben
Johann Froben, in Latin: Johannes Frobenius (and combinations), (Hammelburg, Franconia, circa 1460 — Basel, 27 October 1527) was a famous printer and publisher in Basel.
Johann Froben, in Latin: Johannes Frobenius (and combinations), (Hammelburg, Franconia, circa 1460 — Basel, 27 October 1527) was a famous printer and publisher in Basel.
John Gage (Tudor politician)
Sir John Gage KG (28 October 1479 – 18 April 1556) was an English courtier during the Tudor period.
Sir John Gage KG (28 October 1479 – 18 April 1556) was an English courtier during the Tudor period.
John More (judge)
Sir John More (c.1451-1530) was a London lawyer and later judge, notable for being the father of Thomas More, Henry VIII's lord chancellor.
Sir John More (c.1451-1530) was a London lawyer and later judge, notable for being the father of Thomas More, Henry VIII's lord chancellor.
John Poyntz (MP)
John Poyntz was an English courtier and politician.
John Poyntz was an English courtier and politician.
Margaret Clement
Margaret Clement or Clements, née Giggs, was one of the most learned women of the Tudor era and the foster daughter of Sir Thomas More.
Margaret Clement or Clements, née Giggs, was one of the most learned women of the Tudor era and the foster daughter of Sir Thomas More.
Margaret Lee (lady-in-waiting)
Lady Margaret Lee (née Wyatt) (1506(?) – 1543(?)) was a sister of poet Thomas Wyatt, and favourite of Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII of England.
Lady Margaret Lee (née Wyatt) (1506(?) – 1543(?)) was a sister of poet Thomas Wyatt, and favourite of Queen Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII of England.
Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset
Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset (1487–1541) was the second wife of Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, and the mother of his children, including Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, with who...
Margaret Wotton, Marchioness of Dorset (1487–1541) was the second wife of Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, and the mother of his children, including Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, with who...
Margaret à Barrow
Margaret à Barrow (1500-1560/1569) was an English lady, well-known for her learning.
Margaret à Barrow (1500-1560/1569) was an English lady, well-known for her learning.
Mary Brandon, Baroness Monteagle
Lady Mary Brandon, Baroness Monteagle, was an English noblewoman, and the daughter of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, by his second wife, Anne Browne.
Lady Mary Brandon, Baroness Monteagle, was an English noblewoman, and the daughter of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, by his second wife, Anne Browne.
Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset
Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset (1519 – 7 December 1557), formerly Lady Mary Howard, was the only daughter-in-law of King Henry VIII of England, being the wife of his only a...
Mary FitzRoy, Duchess of Richmond and Somerset (1519 – 7 December 1557), formerly Lady Mary Howard, was the only daughter-in-law of King Henry VIII of England, being the wife of his only a...
Nicholas Carew (courtier)
Sir Nicholas Carew (c. 1496–3 March 1539) was an English courtier and statesman during the reign of Henry VIII. He was executed for his alleged part in the Exeter Conspiracy.
Sir Nicholas Carew (c. 1496–3 March 1539) was an English courtier and statesman during the reign of Henry VIII. He was executed for his alleged part in the Exeter Conspiracy.
Nicholas Kratzer
Nicholas Kratzer (1487? – 1550) was a German mathematician, astronomer and horologist.
Nicholas Kratzer (1487? – 1550) was a German mathematician, astronomer and horologist.
Nicholas Poyntz
Sir Nicholas Poyntz (1510 – 1557) was a prominent English courtier during the latter part of Henry VIII's reign.
Sir Nicholas Poyntz (1510 – 1557) was a prominent English courtier during the latter part of Henry VIII's reign.
Philip Hoby
Sir Philip Hoby (sometimes Hobby or even Hobbye) (1505 – 31 May 1558) was a 16th century English Ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire and Flanders.
Sir Philip Hoby (sometimes Hobby or even Hobbye) (1505 – 31 May 1558) was a 16th century English Ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire and Flanders.
Philipp Melanchthon
Philipp Melanchthon, born Philipp Schwartzerdt, was a German reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation, intellectual leader o...
Philipp Melanchthon, born Philipp Schwartzerdt, was a German reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation, intellectual leader o...
Portrait Miniature of Margaret Roper
Portrait Miniature of Margaret Roper is a painting by the German artist and printmaker Hans Holbein the Younger created between 1535–36, and today held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in N...
Portrait Miniature of Margaret Roper is a painting by the German artist and printmaker Hans Holbein the Younger created between 1535–36, and today held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in N...
Portrait of Sir Thomas More (Holbein)
Portrait of Sir Thomas More is a 1527 commissioned painting on oak by the German artist and printmaker Hans Holbein the Younger.
Portrait of Sir Thomas More is a 1527 commissioned painting on oak by the German artist and printmaker Hans Holbein the Younger.
Thomas More
Sir Thomas More, known by Catholics as Saint Thomas More since 1935, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist.
Sir Thomas More, known by Catholics as Saint Thomas More since 1935, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist.
Thomas Vaux, 2nd Baron Vaux of Harrowden
Thomas Vaux, 2nd Baron Vaux of Harrowden, English poet, was the eldest son of Nicholas Vaux, 1st Baron Vaux and Anne Green, daughter of Sir Thomas Green and Lady Joan Fogge.
Thomas Vaux, 2nd Baron Vaux of Harrowden, English poet, was the eldest son of Nicholas Vaux, 1st Baron Vaux and Anne Green, daughter of Sir Thomas Green and Lady Joan Fogge.
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth and de jure 6th Baron le Despencer, PC (1501 – 3 March 1551) was an English peer and courtier during the Tudor dynasty.
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth and de jure 6th Baron le Despencer, PC (1501 – 3 March 1551) was an English peer and courtier during the Tudor dynasty.
Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton
Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton, KG ( REYE-əths-lee; 21 December 1505 – 30 July 1550), known as The Lord Wriothesley between 1544 and 1547, was a politician of ...
Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton, KG ( REYE-əths-lee; 21 December 1505 – 30 July 1550), known as The Lord Wriothesley between 1544 and 1547, was a politician of ...
Thomas Wyatt (poet)
Sir Thomas Wyatt was a 16th-century English lyrical poet credited with introducing the sonnet into English.
Sir Thomas Wyatt was a 16th-century English lyrical poet credited with introducing the sonnet into English.
William Butts
Sir William Butts (c. 1486 – 22 November 1545) was a member of King Henry VIII of England's court and served as the King's physician.
Sir William Butts (c. 1486 – 22 November 1545) was a member of King Henry VIII of England's court and served as the King's physician.
William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton
William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton, 1st Earl of Essex and 1st Baron Parr, KG (14 August 1513 – 28 October 1571) was the son of Sir Thomas Parr and his wife, Maud Green, daughter of ...
William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton, 1st Earl of Essex and 1st Baron Parr, KG (14 August 1513 – 28 October 1571) was the son of Sir Thomas Parr and his wife, Maud Green, daughter of ...
William Sharington
Sir William Sharington (born about 1495, died before 6 July 1553) was an English courtier of the time of Henry VIII, master and embezzler of the Bristol Mint, member of parliament, conspirator, ...
Sir William Sharington (born about 1495, died before 6 July 1553) was an English courtier of the time of Henry VIII, master and embezzler of the Bristol Mint, member of parliament, conspirator, ...
William Warham
William Warham (c. 1450 – 22 August 1532), Archbishop of Canterbury, belonged to a Hampshire family, and was educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, afterwards practising and teaching la...
William Warham (c. 1450 – 22 August 1532), Archbishop of Canterbury, belonged to a Hampshire family, and was educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, afterwards practising and teaching la...