Anthony Denny, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Anthony Denny

English politician

Date of Birth: 16-Jan-1501

Date of Death: 10-Sep-1549

Profession: politician

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Anthony Denny

  • Sir Anthony Denny (16 January 1501 – 10 September 1549) was a confidant of King Henry VIII of England.
  • Denny was the most prominent member of the Privy chamber in King Henry's last years, having together with his brother-in-law, John Gates, charge of the "dry stamp" of the King's signature, and attended the King on his deathbed.
  • He also served as Groom of the Stool.
  • He was a member of the Reformist circle that offset the conservative religious influence of Bishop Gardiner.
  • He was a wealthy man, having acquired manors and former religious sites through the Court of augmentations.
  • By 1548, he was keeper of Westminster Palace.

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