Sir Reginald Bray – The Man Who Helped Make Henry VII King

On this day in Tudor history, 5th August 1503, administrator Sir Reginald Bray died.

Now, you may not have heard of him, he's not a household name, but this quiet powerhouse of the Tudor court knew Henry VII from boyhood, helped plan the invasion that toppled Richard III, and then served as one of the most powerful men in England.

- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
- Spymaster
- Master of royal revenues
- Patron of grand Tudor architecture
- Head of the dreaded Council Learned in the Law

That was Sir Reginald Bray, a fascinating man...