 castle was built at Greenwich on the southern bank of the River Thames in London by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester in around 1440. He built a tower and which is now the location of the Greenwich Royal Observatory and a palace which is now the site of the Royal Hospital. Originally the building was called Greenwich Castle or the Manor of Pleazaunce. See Also
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Mini Timeline
| 1491 |
Jun 28 |
Henry (VIII) born
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The future king of England Henry VIII was born at Greenwich Palace. He was the third child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. |
| Early Modern Period (1500-1800) - Under Construction |
| 1509 |
Jun 11 |
Henry marries Catherine of Aragon
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Henry VIII married Catherine at Greenwich. |
| 1511 |
May 1 |
Joust at Greenwich
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Henry VIII held a jousting tournament at Greenwich Palace.1 |
| 1515 |
May 13 |
Mary and Suffolk marry
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Princess Mary, the younger sister of Henry VIII, married Charles Brandon, the Duke of Suffolk at Greenwich. Henry VIII gave full consent to the marriage. |
| 1543 |
Jul |
Treaties at Greenwich
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A treaty was signed by the Scots and Henry VIII swearing peace between the two nations and the agreement that Mary, Queen of Scots, should marry Henry's son Edward. |
| 1553 |
Jul 6 |
Death of Edward VI
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Edward VI died at Greenwich Palace as the age of 15. |
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