England · House / House of Seymour. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Thomas schemed to marry either Princess Mary or Princess Elizabeth, Henry VIIIs daughters by his first two marriages, and there were rumours that he attempted to pursue a relationship with Elizabeth. Sees his brother Edward become Lord Protector of England and, in effect, ruler of the realm as Regent for his nephew, Henry VIIIs minor son and successor, the short-lived Edward VI
Secret marriage to Catherine Parr, Elizabeth's guardian, is viewed as an attempt to become close to the young Princess. Acquires the guardianship of Elizabeth and also of Lady Jane Grey, another young member of the household
When Catherine died in childbirth Thomas renewed his attentions to the Princess Elizabeth. Thomas Seymour hoped to finance a coup by bribing the vice-treasurer of the Bristol Mint, Sir William Sharington who was responsible for debasing the coinage in Bristol and he had been fiddling the account books and keeping the profits
By the end of 1548, Thomas plans had been reported to the Privy Council by an informant, the Bristol Mint is investigated and Sharington revealed all
Thomas broke into the King's apartments at Hampton Court Palace, he entered the privy garden and awoke one of the King's pet spaniels.alerted by the dog, the guards arrested Thomas, and he was sent to the Tower of London
The Privy Council sent agents to question everyone associated with Thomas, including Princess Elizabeth, who by now was suspected of a sexual relationship with him and even of being pregnant with his child
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