Brian Anslay

Brian Anslay (died 1536 Darenth) was an English administrator for King Henry VII and King Henry VIII and translator. Anslay is notable for translating Christine de Pizan's The Book of the City of Ladies from French into English. Anslay was yeoman of the wine cellar to Henry VIII. in 1528, the king gave Anslay a parcel of land in Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. References suggest that Anslay served Henry VIII until at least 1533. Anslay was married and had two sons. He died at Darenth, Kent, in 1536.

Brian Anslay

Brian Anslay (died 1536 Darenth) was an English administrator for King Henry VII and King Henry VIII and translator. Anslay is notable for translating Christine de Pizan's The Book of the City of Ladies from French into English. Anslay was yeoman of the wine cellar to Henry VIII. in 1528, the king gave Anslay a parcel of land in Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. References suggest that Anslay served Henry VIII until at least 1533. Anslay was married and had two sons. He died at Darenth, Kent, in 1536.