This week in Tudor History, January 18-24, Part 1

Part 1 of "This week in Tudor History" covers Tudor history events from 18th to 21st January.

Find out all about these Tudor events from Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History" and several other Tudor history books.

--Contents of this video--
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - 18th January 1543
06:05 - 19th January 1561
09:08 - 20th January 1558
10:18 - 21st January 1556

18th January 1543 - Baptism of composer, court musician and perhaps spy Alfonso Ferrabosco at the Cathedral of San Petronio, in Bologna, Italy. This Italian composer popularised the madrigal at the English court and may have acted as a spy for Elizabeth I in Italy. Find out more about his life, career, marriage and children, from Claire.

19th January 1561 - Administrator and diplomat, Sir Edward Carne, died in Rome. This man, who claimed to descend from the Kings of Gwent was sent by Henry VIII to negotiate a marriage match with Christina of Milan and then Anne of Cleves, and marriage matches for his daughter, the future Mary I. Find out more and how he ended up dying in Rome.

20th January 1558 - The state opening of Mary I's fifth and final Parliament, and the only public appearance of the queen since July 1557!

21st January 1556 - The death of Eustace Chapuys, imperial ambassador and a man whose dispatches are a wonderful source for Tudor historians, researchers and authors. Chapuys was a fascinating man and a loyal supporter and friend of Catherine of Aragon and her daughter, the future Mary I. Find out more about him, and how he helped the queen and princess.

Enjoy Alfonso Ferrabosco’s works being performed:

Previous years' videos:

[rycoli]

Love hearing Eustace Chapuys’ opinion of Henry VIII. He is one of my favorites too.

[marionarnott]

I'd have Chapuys to afternoon tea any time, just to listen to his gossip. He was a very good friend to Katherine and Mary, one worth having.
I liked that Alfonso Ferrabusco's son continued in his father's musical profession.

[patriciaboone]

I am enjoying your This week in Tudor History videos! Keep up the good work!

[chiaroscuroamore]

Alfonso was lucky to escape and keep his head. His children must have missed him and their mother as they fled.
Wow he was a prolific composer!
Nice that his son followed in his footsteps

[annettefournier]

What does it mean " made legitimate ", his son. Was Chapuy naughty and had a child of out of wedlock ? If so then shame on him for calling Anne nasty names.🧐 Though I understand he was on Kathryn's team.

[poutygorilla]

Thank you so very much for 😍 The music was absolutely beautiful.

[mrbushlied]

The strife of the Reformation shows us that we don't need freedom OF religion, we need freedom FROM religion! Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, suffered and died over which version of a fairytale is true.

[edwardhausfeld]

Wow Thanks for the tip about Alfonso Ferrabosco. Found performances online. Very much to be recommended to lovers of Renaissance music! BTW I have followed you with much profit for some time. I miss the daily messages
:-( but wish you well in 2021.

[kathrynrae]

How refreshing to hear of an Alfonso! It makes a lovely change to the usual Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, and did I mention Thomas?

[tzazarizona]

Did ambassadors have diplomatic immunity during Tutor time or were they subject to the monarchs laws.

[randyherbrechtsmeier]

Outstanding Miss!!! Adventure Storys!!!

[barbarabrown]

Hi Claire! Ummm...I don't like this format so much. I really loved the time of day in the midwestern US when your daily video would appear. It was kind of like the call for a break from my regular work to sit back, have a nice cold diet soda or fresh cup of tea, and listen to you. My family teases me a little bit about my Claire/Tudor History time. What can I say? I've grown accustomed to seeing your face and hearing your voice each day as I continue to self-isolate and work from home as the global situation rolls on. It's just my 2 cents. I'll get used to the new format, yet it was always such a treat to have my "On This Day in Tudor History" time with you each afternoon.

[robertdudley]

This Tudor man sounds an honest reliable ambassador he spoke his mind but he certainly had a disliking for queen Ann which is unfair in my opinion👍👍

[Shane-Flanagan]

Yes Chapuys was an interesting character, watching everything that was happening and documenting it. Thanks to Chapuys we know so much about Anne Boleyn but was bias in his dislike for her and support for Catherine and Mary. Chapuys would never refer to her as Queen, simply The Lady among other disparaging names. He shouldn't have let his personal feelings affect his writings. I was glad to hear that Chapuys was skeptical about Anne's guilt and that of the five men accused.
Chapuys could be as blunt and honest as he wished as he knew Henry couldn't harm him as he was Emperor Charles's envoy. The same reason why Henry couldn't harm Catherine of Aragon. He couldn't risk a war with Spain.

[annettefournier]

Thanks Claire. Why would Alphonso's children not be allowed to leave England and join their parents? Why would they need the permission of the Queen to begin with?💜

[Minnastina]

My birthday is the 23rd of January... So I was hoping there was something interesting & note worthy about that date! 😭😭😭

[cristianne]

That picture of Mary 1st is uncannily like Dennis Waterman.

[beverlyfletcher]

Ferrabosco sounds interesting - what a life! Have to say this new format isn't working for me but I'll stick with it a little longer as the people found are fascinating.

[ShallowApple]

Chapuys is a 16th century mean girl and I’m loving it 😂

[arleneweiss]

I love all this because King Henry the8th is my how ever many greats back grandfather. So I find all this awesome. Thank you for this and for we hat you do keeping us informed.