Tag Archives: Diego de Mendoza

Sir Clements Markham on John Dudley

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Christine Hartweg

Sir Clements Markham (1830–1916) was Secretary and later President of the Royal Geographical Society, a sailor, explorer and geographer, but also a prolific author and translator. Friends of Richard III will always love him for his 1906 biography, Richard III: … Continue reading →

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Andrew Dudley Meets the Emperor

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Christine Hartweg

On 28 December 1552 the Duke of Northumberland imparted his latest thoughts on English diplomacy to his right hand man, Sir William Cecil. King Edward had just okayed the council’s suggestion “to employ ministers abroad for the public weal of … Continue reading →

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The Spanish Connection

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Christine Hartweg

In May 1537 arrived in England Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, a Spanish diplomat and poet from a most illustrious house. Charles V had sent his new ambassador, temporarily replacing Eustace Chapuys, to negotiate a marriage for the emperor’s cousin, the … Continue reading →

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King Guildford?

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Christine Hartweg

In July 1553, in the days following the death of Edward VI, the Greyhound, ”in company of five other of the King’s ships traitorously sent forth by the late Duke of Northumberland to obtain his wicked and devilish purpose against … Continue reading →

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