Supplemental: This Week in YouTube December 15
Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Deep Dive
What scandal involved Thomas Seymour and Princess Elizabeth?
Thomas Seymour, after marrying Henry VIII's widow Catherine Parr, made inappropriate advances towards Princess Elizabeth, his step-niece. This scandal led to his downfall, as he was accused of plotting to overthrow the Lord Protector and was executed for treason.
Why was Lady Jane Grey executed?
Lady Jane Grey was executed after her father participated in a rebellion against Mary I, using Jane as a figurehead. Initially, Mary intended to be lenient, but the rebellion forced her to act, leading to Jane's beheading at the age of 16.
What was the Babington Plot and its consequences?
The Babington Plot was a 1586 conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne. Discovered by Elizabeth's spymaster Francis Walsingham, it led to the execution of the conspirators and Mary, Queen of Scots, who was found guilty of treason.
What led to the downfall of Robert Devereaux, the Earl of Essex?
Robert Devereaux, the Earl of Essex, led a failed rebellion against Queen Elizabeth I's government in 1601. His impulsive actions and defiance of royal authority resulted in his arrest, trial for treason, and execution.
What scandal involved the Seymour family and Catherine Fillall?
Catherine Fillall, married to Edward Seymour, was rumored to have had an affair with her father-in-law, Sir William Seymour. This scandal led to her disinheritance and a life of obscurity in a convent, while Edward disinherited their sons, casting a long shadow over the Seymour family.
- Thomas Seymour's inappropriate advances towards Elizabeth I
- Mary Queen of Scots' tumultuous marriage and Darnley's murder
- Lady Jane Grey's nine-day reign and execution
- The Overbury Affair's tale of lust, power, and murder
- The Babington Plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I
- The mysterious death of Christopher Marlowe
- Robert Devereaux, Earl of Essex's rebellion and execution
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