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PALACE OF PLACENTIA

15th century royal residence favoured by the Tudors, in Greenwich.
Approx 5 miles east down river from the Tower of London.

Birthplace of monarchs Henry VIII, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

Place of death of Edward VI.

KEY EVENTS


28 Jun 1491 - Birth of Prince Henry, later King Henry VIII at Palace of Placentia.

 

11 Jun 1509 - Marriage of Henry VIII to Catherine of Aragon in the Church of the Observant Friars, outside the Palace of Placentia.

18 Feb 1516 - Birth of Princess Mary, later Queen Mary I, at Palace of Placentia.

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07 Sep 1533 - Birth of Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth I, at Palace of Placentia.

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06 Jan 1540 - Marriage of Henry VIII to Anne of Cleves, at the Palace of Placentia.

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06 Jul 1553 - Death of EDWARD VI at Palace of Placentia; Sir Henry Sidney (MARY DUDLEY's husband) present at his death, being a companion of the king.

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