Rich Tudor Lady. Richard rich first baron rich 1496 1567 lord chancellor second son of richard rich and joan dingley his wife was probably born in 1496 since early in 1551 he is officially described as fifty four years of age and more. Penelope lady rich in a portrait by nicholas hilliard.
Over the jerkin rich men would wear a gown and later in the 16th century a cloak or cape. Life in tudor britain was harsh the average life expectancy was just 35 years. He could only conclude that she must have a fine enigme meaning riddle or secret which in tudor times referred to the female genitalia.
Royal collection wikipedia each month tudor times features an influential personality from the tudor and stewart era exploring the individual s life with an in depth biography information on some of the castles palaces and other places associated with him or her and relevant.
Here some facts about rich people in tudor times. 1496 london eng died june 12 1567 rochford essex powerful minister to england s king henry viii and lord chancellor during most of the reign of king edward vi although he participated in the major events of his time rich was more a civil servant than a politician. Penelope lady rich in a portrait by nicholas hilliard. He was a beneficiary of the dissolution of the monasteries and persecuted opponents of church and state he personally tortured the english writer poet and.