sir anthony denny (16 january 1501 – 10 september 1549) was a confidant of king henry viii of england. denny was the most prominent member of the privy chamber in king henry's last years, having together with his brother-in-law, john gates, charge of the "dry stamp" of the king's signature, and attended the king on his deathbed. he also served as groom of the stool. he was a member of the reformist circle that offset the conservative religious influence of bishop gardiner. he was a wealthy man, having acquired manors and former religious sites through the court of augmentations. by 1548, he was keeper of westminster palace.