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Trusted Across Three Reigns: Sir William Fitzwilliam’s Tudor Career
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On this day in Tudor history, 3 October 1559, Sir William Fitzwilliam, gentleman of Prince Edward’s privy chamber, MP, court insider, and later deputy chancellor in Ireland under Mary I, died and was honoured with burial in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
He was one of those capable, steady figures who moved quietly through the Henrician, Edwardian, and Marian courts, and kept being trusted.
Who was he?
Why he matters: a Dublin-born second son who, through competence, discretion, and flexibility, became a trusted royal servant across three reigns - from household retainer to the prince’s inner circle and high Irish office.
If you enjoy meeting the Tudors’ unsung power-brokers, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for daily “On This Day” history. #OTD #SirWilliamFitzwilliam #EdwardVI #MaryI #StGeorgesChapel #TudorCourt #PrivyChamber #GraysInn #OrderOfTheGarter #IrishHistory #Baggotrath #WindsorGreatPark #Henrician
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He was one of those capable, steady figures who moved quietly through the Henrician, Edwardian, and Marian courts, and kept being trusted.
Who was he?
- Born to a family steeped in royal service.
- Gray’s Inn training - legal polish for a life in administration.
- Household service to Sir William Fitzwilliam, later Earl of Southampton
- MP for Guildford (1542), New Shoreham (1547), Berkshire (1553, 1559).
- At court: to Prince Edward’s privy chamber (1544), rising to chief gentleman (1545); trusted by Somerset and Northumberland.
- Knighted and made Lieutenant of Windsor Castle & Keeper of Windsor Great Park by 1552.
- Under Mary I: dispatched to Ireland, on the council; deputy chancellor (1555); exposed misconduct by Sir Anthony Leger; rewarded with a 21-year lease of Donaghmore.
Why he matters: a Dublin-born second son who, through competence, discretion, and flexibility, became a trusted royal servant across three reigns - from household retainer to the prince’s inner circle and high Irish office.
If you enjoy meeting the Tudors’ unsung power-brokers, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for daily “On This Day” history. #OTD #SirWilliamFitzwilliam #EdwardVI #MaryI #StGeorgesChapel #TudorCourt #PrivyChamber #GraysInn #OrderOfTheGarter #IrishHistory #Baggotrath #WindsorGreatPark #Henrician
999 episodes
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Content provided by Claire Ridgway. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Claire Ridgway or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
On this day in Tudor history, 3 October 1559, Sir William Fitzwilliam, gentleman of Prince Edward’s privy chamber, MP, court insider, and later deputy chancellor in Ireland under Mary I, died and was honoured with burial in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
He was one of those capable, steady figures who moved quietly through the Henrician, Edwardian, and Marian courts, and kept being trusted.
Who was he?
Why he matters: a Dublin-born second son who, through competence, discretion, and flexibility, became a trusted royal servant across three reigns - from household retainer to the prince’s inner circle and high Irish office.
If you enjoy meeting the Tudors’ unsung power-brokers, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for daily “On This Day” history. #OTD #SirWilliamFitzwilliam #EdwardVI #MaryI #StGeorgesChapel #TudorCourt #PrivyChamber #GraysInn #OrderOfTheGarter #IrishHistory #Baggotrath #WindsorGreatPark #Henrician
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continue reading
He was one of those capable, steady figures who moved quietly through the Henrician, Edwardian, and Marian courts, and kept being trusted.
Who was he?
- Born to a family steeped in royal service.
- Gray’s Inn training - legal polish for a life in administration.
- Household service to Sir William Fitzwilliam, later Earl of Southampton
- MP for Guildford (1542), New Shoreham (1547), Berkshire (1553, 1559).
- At court: to Prince Edward’s privy chamber (1544), rising to chief gentleman (1545); trusted by Somerset and Northumberland.
- Knighted and made Lieutenant of Windsor Castle & Keeper of Windsor Great Park by 1552.
- Under Mary I: dispatched to Ireland, on the council; deputy chancellor (1555); exposed misconduct by Sir Anthony Leger; rewarded with a 21-year lease of Donaghmore.
Why he matters: a Dublin-born second son who, through competence, discretion, and flexibility, became a trusted royal servant across three reigns - from household retainer to the prince’s inner circle and high Irish office.
If you enjoy meeting the Tudors’ unsung power-brokers, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for daily “On This Day” history. #OTD #SirWilliamFitzwilliam #EdwardVI #MaryI #StGeorgesChapel #TudorCourt #PrivyChamber #GraysInn #OrderOfTheGarter #IrishHistory #Baggotrath #WindsorGreatPark #Henrician
999 episodes
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