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1536May, 17

Henry Norris (courtier)

Henry Norris, English courtier (b. 1482)
Henry Norris (or Norreys) (c. 1482 – 17 May 1536) was an English courtier who was Groom of the Stool in the privy chamber of King Henry VIII. While a close servant of the King, he also supported the faction in court led by Queen Anne Boleyn, and when Anne fell out of favour, he was among those accused of treason and adultery with her. He was found guilty and executed, together with the Queen's brother, George Boleyn (Viscount Rochford), Sir Francis Weston, William Brereton and Mark Smeaton. Most historical authorities argue that the accusations were untrue and part of a plot to get rid of Anne.

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Events on 1536

  • 5Apr

    Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor

    Royal Entry of Charles V into Rome: The last Roman triumph.
  • 6May

    Great Bible

    King Henry VIII orders English-language Bibles be placed in every church. In 1539 the Great Bible would be provided for this purpose.
  • 19May

    Henry VIII of England

    Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery, treason, and incest.
  • 30May

    Lady-in-waiting

    King Henry VIII of England marries Jane Seymour, a lady-in-waiting to his first two wives.
  • 13Aug

    Enryaku-ji

    Buddhist monks from Kyoto, Japan's Enryaku-ji temple set fire to 21 Nichiren temples throughout in what will be known as the Tenbun Hokke Disturbance. (Traditional Japanese date: July 27, 1536).