💔 The Tragic End of Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon 🌹
On this day in Tudor history, 18th September 1556, Edward Courtenay, a potential suitor for Elizabeth I and a man deeply entangled in the politics of Queen Mary I’s reign, died in exile in Padua. 🏰 Courtenay’s life was one of privilege, imprisonment, and political intrigue—caught in the crossfire of rebellion and royal suspicion.
What led to his exile? And was his death from natural causes, or something more sinister? 👀 Watch to find out the full story of this fascinating Earl’s rise, fall, and untimely end.
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Also on this day in history, 18th September 1544, Henry VIII rode triumphantly through the streets of Boulogne. The French had surrendered Boulogne on 13th September 1544, following a siege, and King Henry VIII entered it and was given its keys by his good friend, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, on 18th September. England was victorious but his ally, the Holy Roman Emperor, wasn't behaving himself. Find out more in last year’s video - [ Ссылка ]
