The Duke of Suffolk: Henry VIII’s Ruthless Best Friend Who Never Lost His Head

Charles Brandon — The Only Man in Henry VIII's Court Who Never Lost His Head Charles Brandon — Henry VIII's Best Friend Who Executed His Enemies and Died in His Own Bed The most powerful man in Tudor England nobody talks about. Henry VIII's closest friend for 40 years. Survived six wives, two rebellions, a religious revolution — and died peacefully in 1545. Born: c.1484 Father: Died at Bosworth for Henry VII Best friend: Henry VIII (40 years!) Secretly married: Mary Tudor Queen of France (Henry's sister!) Survived: Wolsey's fall, More's execution, Cromwell's rise and fall Led army: Crushed Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Sat in judgment: Multiple treason trials Died: August 22 1545 (own bed, head intact!) Unique: Only major Tudor courtier to die naturally #CharlesBrandon #DukeOfSuffolk #GrandAgeCrown #TudorHistory