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Hey friends, welcome to the Renaissance English History Podcast. This is the weekly highlight reel of videos that I have put out on YouTube. So in case you don't know, you can go over to YouTube and watch all my videos. The channel is History and Coffee, and you can just search for my name as well, Heather Tesco, History and Coffee, and you will get it. And you can subscribe there. Thank you to the many people who already subscribe. And then what I've started doing is

weekly highlight reels of some of the videos that have gone out on YouTube that would be of interest to the podcast listeners as well. So thanks for listening. And you can also, like I said, go over and join me on YouTube history and coffee and search for Heather. And there I am. So let's get right into it. So in this video, we're going to talk about some of the lesser known scandals of 16th century England.

from secret marriages to daring rebellions. These are stories that sent shockwaves through the Tudor court, but might not be as well known as the stories of Henry VIII and his wives. So buckle up and let's dive into the world of intrigue, power, and deception. So the first scandal is Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth I. So this involves the future Queen Elizabeth

and her step-uncle, Thomas Seymour. After the death of Henry VIII, Seymour married Catherine Parr, Henry's widow, the sixth wife, and she was also Elizabeth's stepmother. So Seymour made inappropriate advances towards Elizabeth, which raised eyebrows and caused a scandal that ultimately led to his downfall. He was accused of plotting to overthrow the Lord Protector,

and Mary Elizabeth, and he wound up being executed for treason, leaving a lasting stain on his name. It also didn't help that he probably killed the king's dog. It's never a good luck to kill the king's puppy. I don't know if it was a puppy, but it was his dog. So,

That was the first one. Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth I. She wasn't Elizabeth I yet, she was Princess, but she would be. Second, Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley. The second scandal on our list takes us to Scotland and the tumultuous marriage of Mary Queen of Scots and her cousin, Lord Darnley. Their volatile relationship led to a series of shocking events.

including the brutal murder of Mary's secretary, David Rizzio, and the mysterious explosion that killed Darnley. Accused of conspiring in her husband's murder, Mary's reputation was tarnished, which set the stage for her eventual abdication and imprisonment in England.

Scandal three, Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days Queen. So the third scandal in our countdown is the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days Queen.

Following the death of Edward VI, Jane was proclaimed queen in a desperate bid to maintain Protestant rule in England. She wasn't actually technically the next in the line, according to Henry VIII's will, but Edward VI wanted to keep the Protestant line going and he figured out a way to put her in there and to leave out his sisters from the succession. But

her reign was short-lived because Mary I, the rightful heir, quickly amassed support and overthrew Jane.

And of course, Jane was only a pawn in this dangerous game of power. She was young and she was innocent and she still met a tragic end. She was beheaded when she was 16. But to be fair to Mary, because there is Mary's side of the story, she did want to be lenient at first and she kept Jane in prison with the view to potentially setting her free at some point. But then

Then Jane's father, who was not in prison, he participates in yet another rebellion against Mary, using Jane as a potential figurehead. And so at that point, Mary's just like, I don't know what else I can do. You guys are going to keep rebelling. You can't have that. And so at that point, she beheaded Jane. So that is the tragic story of Jane. The next scandal is Francis Howard and the Overbury Affair. So this is over.

The Overbury Affair is a tale of lust, power, and murder that shocked the Jacobean court. Frances Howard was a beautiful and ambitious noblewoman, and she became entangled in a web of deceit when she sought to annul her marriage to the Earl of Essex in order to marry her lover Robert Carr. Sir Thomas Overbury was a close friend of Carr's. He disapproved of the match and attempted to dissuade him.

Furious, Francis conspired with others to poison Overbury, because that's a natural reaction, while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. The scandal was eventually uncovered, leading to the disgrace of Francis and Carr and the execution of several conspirators. Our fifth scandal.

Scandal involves the infamous Babington Plot, an elaborate conspiracy to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne. In 1586, a group of Catholic conspirators, led by Anthony Babington, planned to free Mary from her imprisonment – she was in England imprisoned by this point – and overthrow Elizabeth. But the plot was discovered by Elizabeth's spymaster, Francis Walsingham,

who intercepted the deciphered incriminating letters between Mary and the conspirators. And the discovery of the plot led to the execution of Babington and his accomplices and ultimately sealed the fate of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was found guilty of treason and beheaded.

I've done several full podcast episodes on Mary Queen of Scots and also have a blog post on her ciphers. And oh, and there's also an episode that Carol Ann Lloyd did on ciphers as well because she had this elaborate cipher network. They had to like involve code breakers and all this kind of stuff to break it. It's fascinating. So I will, I'll link to that in the comments.

Okay, next scandal, the shadowy world of the Elizabethan-spiring and the mysterious death of playwright Christopher Marlowe. I also did an episode on him. I will link to that too. So Marlowe was a talented writer and contemporary of William Shakespeare. In fact, you know, there's this whole conspiracy theory that maybe like he was Shakespeare, that he was a contemporary and very, very talented person.

And he also led a double life as a government spy. So his involvement in espionage and his controversial beliefs made him a target for intrigue and suspicion. In 1593, he was killed in a brawl with a fellow spy. And the question is, was this a simple tavern fight gone wrong? Or was there a more sinister reason behind this fight?

History's mysteries. We don't know. I'll do an episode on that, a history's mysteries on that at some point. But for now, that's the next scandal.

All right, the final scandal that we're going to talk about today takes us to the twilight of Elizabeth's reign and the ill-fated rebellion of Robert Devereaux, the Earl of Essex. A charismatic and ambitious nobleman, Essex quickly rose to prominence at the court and became a favorite of the Queen. However, his pride and impetuousness eventually led to his downfall.

In 1601, Essex attempted to lead a rebellion against Elizabeth's government, hoping to seize power and influence. The plot was quickly discovered, and Essex was captured, tried for treason, and executed, marking a tragic end to one of Elizabeth's most favored courtiers. So there you have it, my friends. Lesser known scandals of 16th century England that rocked the Tudor and early Stuart courts.

From secret plots and illicit affairs to tragic tales of ambition and betrayal, these stories serve as a stark reminder of the high stakes and dangerous games played by those vying for power during this tumultuous period in history. So today we are going to explore some of the most notorious bad boys in Tudor England. Have you ever fallen for a bad boy?

I have. It's not particularly fun, but you know, it's always a little bit exciting. And that's what these guys are. From conniving courtiers to scandalous nobles, these men know how to make their mark, and not always for the best reasons. Now, let's talk about our Tudor bad boys. The first is none other than Thomas Culpepper. He was the handsome courtier who caught the eye of King Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard.

Culpepper was actually a distant cousin of Catherine's, but I mean like everybody at court was a distant cousin of everybody else back then, so that's not really saying much. But he was a close confidant of the king and he was a member of the privy chamber. However, the relationship quickly turned scandalous as rumors spread of their secret rendezvous even while Catherine was married to the king.

The affair was eventually discovered and both Catherine and Culpepper were executed for treason. Culpepper's indiscretion not only cost him his life, but also played a significant role in the downfall of Queen. Next up, we have George Boleyn, brother of Anne Boleyn.

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Henry VIII's second wife. George was a prominent courtier and diplomat, but his life took a very dark turn when his sister's marriage to the king began to unravel. In 1536, Anne was accused of adultery and treason, and George was shockingly accused of incest with his sister. I mean, Thomas Cromwell needed to just get the charges just all out there so there was no case of no potential opportunity for an acquittal at all.

So he just threw the kitchen sink at Anne. So many historians, most historians, believe that these charges were fabricated. But George, of course, was found guilty and executed alongside Anne.

His alleged crimes and tragic fate have made him one of the most infamous figures of the Tudor era. Next up, Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk. Close friend, best friend, BFF to Henry VIII and one of the most powerful men in Tudor England. But Charles was also a notorious womanizer and his numerous love affairs and scandals earned him a reputation as a Tudor bad boy. Most notably, he secretly married Henry's sister, Mary Tudor, Princess Mary Tudor,

The French queen, not Mary Tudor, Henry's daughter, also would have been bad. But he married his sister without the king's permission.

bold very bold move that could have cost him his head luckily for charles henry forgave him their friendship endured however his reckless behavior and romantic entanglements continued to make waves throughout his life next up sir walter raleigh an explorer soldier favorite of queen elizabeth known for his dashing good looks and adventurous spirit raleigh quickly gained fame and fortune

However, his bad boy reputation emerged when he secretly married one of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting, Elizabeth Throckmorton. This was an absolute no-no without the Queen's knowledge.

When this secret marriage was discovered, both Raleigh and his wife were thrown into the Tower of London. And although they were eventually released, Raleigh's relationship with the Queen never fully recovered and his reputation was forever tarnished. Another Tudor bad boy was Thomas Seymour, brother of Queen Jane Seymour, Henry's third wife.

He was charming and ambitious, but his actions often crossed the line. He, of course, had caught the eye of Henry's widow, Catherine Parr, and he married her in a hasty and somewhat scandalous union soon after Henry had died.

But his true infamy came when he developed an inappropriate relationship with the young Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth I. So Elizabeth was living with them at the time, with Catherine and Thomas, and his flirtatious behavior towards Elizabeth caused a bit of a scandal, and Catherine sent the future queen away. After Catherine's death, Thomas was accused of plotting to kidnap his nephew, Edward VI.

the king and he was executed for treason. He also probably shot Edward's dog. His reckless behavior ultimately led to his downfall and has earned him a place in history as a Tudor bad boy. Last but not least, Robert Devereaux, second Earl of Essex.

charismatic nobleman, and military commander, dashing military commander who became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. However, his rebellious nature, impulsive actions, led to his eventual downfall. Despite enjoying the queen's favor, he often acted against the queen's wishes and pursued his own interests, which created tension between them. The

final straw came when Essex led a failed rebellion against the Queen's government in 1601. He was arrested, found guilty of treason, and executed. His audacity and defiance of royal authority cemented his reputation as a Tudor bad boy.

So from secret affairs to scandalous marriages to defiance of royal authority, these Tudor bad boys certainly left their mark on history. Their stories serve as a reminder of the intrigue, danger, and drama that characterized the Tudor court.

Today, we are going to talk about a Tudor scandal that I didn't mention in my earlier video I'd done on Tudor scandals. It's the time that, bear with me, the king's father-in-law had an affair with his daughter-in-law, not the one who was married to the king. Confused much? We'll break it down. I am talking, of course, some of you might have guessed this, so points to you if you did, about the Seymour family. So, they were...

illustrious, you know, very ancient family.

but they had their share of family secrets, one of which we're going to talk about today. So this saga concerns Jane Seymour's sister-in-law, Catherine Fillall, and she was married to Edward Seymour. Okay, so this scandal actually sent ripples through the Tudor court. It was a really big scandal. In 1519, Edward Seymour, who was the brother of Jane Seymour, he married a woman called Catherine. She was an heiress in her own right,

And she had two sons, John and Edward, one in 1527, one in 1529. But soon after, she disappears from public life. Seemingly, she retired to a convent. So why did she retire to a convent when she had this great life with the heir to the Seymour family and these two sons and everything like that?

well in fifteen twenty seven her father sir william his will explicitly stated that neither catherine nor edward nor any of their children were ever to inherit any part of his lands due to many divers causes and considerations

So this denial of inheritance, combined with his wish for Catherine to live virtuously in a religious institution, suggests a scandal of significant proportions. Perhaps it was then in the aftermath of his father's will that the rumor of Catherine's affair came to light.

So a marginalia note in a 17th century baronage held by the College of Arms notes that Edward repudiated Catherine as she had been known by his father after the nuptials. The rumors that Catherine was having an affair with her father-in-law were persistent and unrelenting. By 1535, though, Catherine had passed away in her life of obscurity, probably in a convent, and Edward quickly married Anne Stanhope.

But then, perhaps still questioning the paternity of his sons with Catherine, he actually disinherited both of his sons in 1540. So if it was indeed something going on there, it would explain the intense efforts to keep it hushed up. Notably, Sir William had disinherited Edward as well as Catherine. So the reasons, of course, remain unclear.

The scandal is deeply shrouded in mystery, paints a complex and controversial picture of the Seymour family in the Tudor era. From the height of power to the disgrace of scandal, it serves as a stark reminder that even the highest echelons of society were not exempt from the murkiness and political misgivings of a family controversy. Be really awkward.

The truth about what happened between Sir John and Catherine might forever remain a mystery. It probably will. But its impact on the Seymour family was undoubtedly significant, casting a shadow that lingered for generations. In fact,

Several historians have pointed out that it might have been the reason why Jane was still unmarried at age 27, that maybe people were afraid of getting too involved with the Seymour family. And Sir John stayed away from court and kept to himself. But it was really after Jane married Henry and then gave birth to Edward that the Seymour started to come back. And come back they did, of course. Edward, the brother, became the Lord Protector during the reign of Edward IV.

his nephew, Edward VI. So there's also a tragic element to this scandal, which is that Catherine, the woman who was at the center of it all, was just a pawn. She had little control over her own destiny and she wound up being separated from her sons and living this life of obscurity, probably dying without anybody being around her. I mean, the whole thing is like very, very sad. However, in one kind of post-mortem scenario,

success of hers. The present Duke of Somerset is actually descended from Catherine because Anne Stanhope's line died out about 200 years later. So the present Duke of Somerset is descended from Catherine's line. So, you know, they kind of got their rightful inheritance in the end. So that is the scandal involving the Seymour family before in the years right before leading up to when Jane married Henry.

Thanks so much for listening to this week's YouTube highlights. Remember, you can go over and subscribe. History and Coffee, Heather Tesco, you will find me there. And we'll be back again next week with more highlights from what went out on YouTube throughout the week. Thanks so much. Have a great week.

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