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   The Palace of Placentia, also known as Greenwich Palace, [1] was an English royal residence that was initially built by prince Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443. [2] [3] Over the centuries it took several different forms, until turned into a hospital in the 1690s.

2. www.rmg.co.uk › stories › topicsGreenwich Palace and the Tudors | Royal Museums Greenwich

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   Learn about the history and significance of Greenwich Palace, also known as the Palace of Placentia, where Henry VIII was born and married two of his wives. Discover how the palace was rebuilt, used and eventually demolished by the Tudors and their successors.

3. www.historic-uk.com › HistoryUK › HistoryofEnglandThe Palace of Placentia (or Greenwich Palace) | Historic UK

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   The long lost Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, South East London was once the favourite royal residence of the Tudors. It was also the location where Sir Walter Raleigh placed his coat over the puddle to stop Queen Elizabeth’s feet from getting wet!

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   Where is Greenwich Palace?

   • Greenwich Palace can be seen in the distance, right centre, with the river beyond. The building by this time called Greenwich Castle (begun in the early 15th century as a watchtower and lodge by Duke Humphrey of Gloucester) is shown high on the left, on the site of the present Royal Observatory.

   History of the Queen's House | Greenwich's former royal palace

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   Who lived in Greenwich Palace?

   • Greenwich Palace for the royal family became a haven from the smells, noise and disease of London. Were the Tudors the first kings and queens to live in Greenwich? A royal manor house had existed in Greenwich for centuries, even before King Henry V gifted the land to his brother Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester.

   Greenwich Palace and the Tudors | Royal Museums Greenwich

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   What are Greenwich's earliest royal palaces?

   • When one thinks of royal palaces, the first that come to mind are usually Buckingham, Windsor and Balmoral. However, with 2012 being the year when the Borough of Greenwich becomes the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we decided to take a look at the ancestor of these modern palaces; the Palace of Placentia.

   The Palace of Placentia (or Greenwich Palace) | Historic UK

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   Who built Greenwich Palace?

   • What became Greenwich Palace was originally built by Humphrey Duke of Gloucester. He was granted the manor of Greenwich in 1427 and laid out a hunting park there; ten years later he began a house which was completed around 1439. Greenwich Palace was a special kind of residence known as a pleasaunce.

   Greenwich Palace – Royal Palaces

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5. www.royalpalaces.com › palaces › greenwich-palaceGreenwich Palace – Royal Palaces

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   Learn about the origins, development and significance of Greenwich Palace, the former residence of Tudor and Stuart monarchs. Explore the features and changes of the palace, chapel, armouries, tiltyard and Queen's House.

6. www.elizabethi.org › contents › palacesGreenwich Palace : Tudor Palace - Elizabeth I of England

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   QUEEN ELIZABETH I. GREENWICH PALACE. The Palace of Placentia, more commonly known as Greenwich Palace, was one of the most important palaces in Tudor England. It was built on the banks of the River Thames by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443.

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8. www.rmg.co.uk › queens-house › historyHistory of the Queen's House | Greenwich's former royal palace

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   Visit now. Plan your visit. Top things to do. Fun for families. History. What's on. The Queen’s House is the jewel in the crown of Greenwich's UNESCO World Heritage Site. This bright white villa was at the cutting edge of architecture and design when it was completed in the 1630s.

9. www.rmg.co.uk › stories › royal-historyRoyal history | Royal Museums Greenwich

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   Explore the royal history of Greenwich, a place that's been shaped by kings, queens and royal figures for over 500 years. Learn about the Tudors, Stuarts, Royal Observatory, Queen's House and more.