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Francis Bryan

English courtier and diplomat (1490-1550) · Politicians · Died at 60

Sir Francis Bryan was an English courtier and diplomat during the reign of Henry VIII. He was Chief Gentleman of the Privy chamber and Lord Justice of Ireland.

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Unlike many of his contemporaries, Bryan always retained Henry's favour, achieving this by altering his opinions to conform to the king's. His rakish sexual life and his lack of principle at the time of his cousin Anne Boleyn's downfall led to his earning the nickname the Vicar of Hell.

Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1490 to 1550 · aged 60