Lots of people have lived in Hampton Court. It was originally built by Cardinal Wolsey. After his death it came into the possession of Henry VIII and has been a royal palace ever since. It is no longer a royal residence and no monarchs have lived there since George II. George III didnt even set foot inside
496 Years.
This may surprise you but there isn't actually a dungeon at Hampton court. But really it is perfectly logical. Why would the king of England want criminals in his house? I mean they could escape and kill him or anything.
Yes. Infact, you can still see one of Henry VIII's mazes at Hampton court palace. He used to put his guests in there to be entertained
The conference was a meeting between King James 1 of England and the English Puritans. For more information go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Court_Conference#The_aftermath
It originally belonged to Thomas Wolsey but he gave it to Henry VIII
Hampton Court Palace was built by Cardonal Wolsey. ;)
Thomas Wolsey built Hampton Court Palace
1526
Henry VIII took Hampton court from thomas wolsey in 1528
Cardinal Wolsey
even though Cardinal Wolsey built Hampton court no one actuly lived in it after 18th century
Because Henry was the King and he wanted it.
Hampton Court Palace was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII, around 1514. In 1529, when Wolsey and the king fell out of favour, the palace was given to the King, who enlarged it.
A historic section of London, England. It includes Hampton Court Palace, built by Cardinal Wolsey in 1515 and appropriated by Henry VIII in 1526. George II was the last to use it as a royal residence, and much of the palace is now open to the public.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.Built for Cardinal Wolsey about 1415
It was built for Cardinal Wolsey originally and Henry VIII took it away from him. London in the summer was a vile and disease ridden place to be, so going to Hampton was a relief.
The Hampton Court maze was planted by George London and Henry Wise for William III in the 1690s. It was originally planted with hornbeam hedges and the design may be based on an earlier maze that was planted for Cardinal Wolsey.