William Sommers, jester to King Henry VIII

William Sommers, jester to King Henry VIII. Fool or buffoon, died 1560. In feather cap, tunic robe with HR (Henry Rex), holding a horn. Woodcut after an engraving by Francis Delaram from The Cabinet of Curiosities, or Wonders of the World Displayed, Henry Piercy, New York, 1836

16th Century 1836 Buffoon Extraordinary Feather Cap Fool Henry Piercy Incident Jester King Henry Viii Marvel New York The Cabinet Of Curiosities Wonders Of The World Displayed Woodblock

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