Henry VIII of England had one acknowledged bastard and several suspected bastards by his mistresses.== Acknowledged Children ==The Geni profile for this son is linked to Henry VIII. His mother is linked as a mistress.* Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset (15 June 1519 – 23 July 1536), son of Henry VIII's mistress Bessie Blount. Acknowledged by Henry VIII, who created him duke of Richmo...
If you find in our tree a child/ancestor who was born without a reference to a father please add the profile here and list the link on the about page.In Cornwall mothers were often encouraged to name the child as the father, to assist in identity. Having a child out of wedlock at one stage was punishable with incarceration for a period of some months. Please see Cornwall - Bastardy Bonds and In...