When was Richard Page arrested for treason and adultery with Queen Anne?
Richard Page was arrested on the 8th of May 1536. This arrest occurred alongside seven other men including Thomas Wyatt and George Boleyn.
Questions about Richard Page (courtier)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What positions did Richard Page hold under Cardinal Wolsey and Henry VIII?
Richard Page served as chamberlain to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey before becoming a Gentleman of Henry VIII's Privy Chamber by 1516. He later held roles such as Justice of the Peace for Surrey in 1522 and Recorder of York from 1527 to 1533.
Why were Richard Page and Thomas Wyatt released from the Tower of London in June 1536?
Richard Page and Thomas Wyatt were released from the Tower of London in June 1536 on the advice of Thomas Cromwell. They were the only two among the seven arrested men not found guilty or executed.
How did Richard Page recover his career after being banished from court in 1536?
King Henry VIII summoned Richard Page back to royal service in 1537 despite his prior disgrace. The King appointed him High Sheriff of Surrey and Chamberlain to Prince Edward that same year.
Who was Richard Page married to and what children did he have?
Richard Page married Elizabeth Bourchier in 1512 and they had one daughter named Elizabeth Page who lived from 1516 to 1573. Elizabeth Bourchier died on the 8th of August 1557 and was buried at Clerkenwell.