Sir Francis Bryan (June 1490 – 2 February 1550) 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. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Bryan always retained Henry's favour, achieving this by altering his opinions to conform to the king's. [1]

Sep 28, 2019 · Sir Francis Bryan died in Ireland on 2 February 1550. His last words were supposedly: I pray you, let me be buried amongst the good fellows of Waterford (which were good drinkers). An autopsy was unable to determine a cause of death.

Feb 18, 2025 · Sir Francis Bryan, Henry VIII’s roguish confidant, excelled in diplomacy, jousting, and intrigue, outlasting rivals to remain a fixture in the Tudor court.

Jul 23, 2022 · Sir Francis Bryan born about 1490, died 2 February 1550. 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 Chief Justice of Ireland.

Feb 2, 2012 · On this day in history, 2nd February 1550, Sir Francis Bryan died suddenly at Clonmel in Ireland. He had settled in Ireland after marrying Joan Butler, dowager countess of Ormond, and had travelled to Tipperary as Lord Justice “to check the incursions of the O’Carrolls”.

Sir Francis Bryan, Henry VIII’s roguish confidant, excelled in diplomacy, jousting, and intrigue, outlasting rivals to remain a fixture in the Tudor court.

Feb 8, 2021 · Sir Francis was a legendary carouser; known as one of the King’s minions. His behavior led Cardinal Wolsey to banish him from the Privy chamber. King Henry and Queen Anne saw to it that he was received back by 1528.

Short biography of Sir Francis Bryan, nicknamed the "Vicar of Hell". A courtier close to Henry VIII, he was related to Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour.

Francis Bryan was born into a family well-endowed by the achievements of his grandfather. Sir Thomas Bryan, chief justice of common pleas, died in 1500 holding lands in Buckinghamshire and seven other counties stretching from Kent to Yorkshire.

Biography of Sir Francis Bryan, Tudor courtier, poet, and friend of King Henry VIII. Nicknamed 'The Vicar of Hell' for his lack of scruples and dissolute lifestyle.