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29 de jul. de 2016 · One hundred and forty-four brass gilt figures were to adorn the tomb, including St. George, St. John the Baptist, the Apostles and the Evangelists. It just so happens that Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Henry’s chief minister in the early years of his reign, had plans for a resplendent tomb for himself.
22 de jun. de 2020 · Thousands of visitors walk over Henry VIII's grave every year without realising. Discover why the Tudor king isn't buried in a Westminster Abbey tomb here...
16 de feb. de 2024 · Learn about the extravagant funeral of Henry VIII in 1547, including his chariot, coffin, effigy and three architectural hearses made of wax. Find out how these temporary structures reflected the King's power and status.
20 de feb. de 2022 · Henry commissioned an extraordinary 75,000 ducats for this elaborate design, a modern equivalent of six million ninety thousand pounds! The details of the final resting place for Henry VIII...
Learn about Henry VIII's burial and tomb in Windsor Castle, using visual and written evidence from the archives. Explore his wishes, symbols, and legacy as a king and a husband.
16 de feb. de 2022 · Henry VIII was buried in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on 16th February 1547. However, although he is one of the most recognisable figures of English history there is no large, elaborate tomb. Instead, Henry and Jane Seymour’s final resting place is marked with a plain marble slab installed in 1837 by William IV.
Henry VIII. Musician. Henry was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York and was born at Greenwich Palace on 28th June 1491. His brother Arthur died and he succeeded his father as King in April 1509. Henry was very well educated and a talented musician and an author.
