An alchemist, the Princes in the Tower's doctor, and a duke who suffered a rigged trial

In this first part of "This week in Tudor history" for the week beginning 1st February, historian and author Claire Ridgway talks about Tudor events and people associated with 1st, 2nd and 3rd February.

-Contents of this video-
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - 1st February 1552
07:00 - 2nd February 1508
08:26 - 3rd February 1478

1st February 1552, in the reign of King Edward VI - The birth of Roger Cooke, an alchemist who worked for Dr John Dee, Francis Anthony, the Wizard Earl (Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland) and Sir Walter Ralegh, and a man with whom Dee shared the secret of a special elixir.

2nd February 1508, in the reign of King Henry VII - The death of physician and Provost of King's College Cambridge, John Argentine. Argentine was said to have been the last person to have attended on the Princes in the Tower before their disappearance.

3rd February 1478, in the reign of King Edward IV - The birth of Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham was executed for alleged treason in 1521, but it appears that his downfall was more to do with King Henry VIII's fear of Buckingham's wealth, importance and Plantagenet blood.

Other Tudor events for these dates:
February 1 - Mary I's Rousing Speech -    • February 1 - Mary I's Rousing Speech  
February 1 - Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots' death warrant -    • February 1 - Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen o...  
February 2 - The Feast of Candlemas -    • February 2  - The Feast of Candlemas  
February 2 - Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar of Hell -    • February 2 - Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar ...  
February 3 - Mary, Queen of Scots' death warrant -    • February 3 - Mary, Queen of Scots' death w...  
February 3 - Silken Thomas -    • February 3 - Silken Thomas  

The Private Diary of John Dee - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/19553...
Francis Anthony and his drinkable gold -    • April 16 - A fortune from drinkable gold