Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder and Sir Richard Page: Anne Boleyn Week

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Welcome to Day 5 of Anne Boleyn Week! Join me as I uncover the fascinating stories of Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder and Sir Richard Page, two men caught in the tumultuous events of Queen Anne Boleyn's downfall in 1536.
Discover the illustrious career of Sir Thomas Wyatt, a poet and diplomat deeply intertwined with courtly life and the intrigue surrounding Anne Boleyn. Explore his relationship with the queen and the circumstances that led to his arrest and subsequent release, thanks in part to his father's connections with Cromwell.
Learn about Sir Richard Page's rise from serving Cardinal Wolsey to becoming a close friend of Queen Anne, and how his loyalty and relationships ultimately spared him from the fate that befell others implicated in Anne's downfall.
Delve into the uncertain times faced by Wyatt and Page while imprisoned in the Tower of London, and follow their paths post-release as they navigated the changing political landscape of Tudor England.
Don't miss this captivating chapter of history, where personal loyalties and courtly ambitions collide against the backdrop of Anne Boleyn's tragic end. Join me tomorrow for more insights into Anne Boleyn's legacy and a live Q&A session on her life and fall. See you then!
Link to my video on the men's executions - • 17 May 1536 - Tragedy ...
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@theclassicso8094 22 дня назад

Wow. There was so much intrigue, risk, and potential reward. Thank you for a great presentation. 👑

@carag2567 22 дня назад

It seems so strange that those who had the right connections to the king were spared while those who were executed were the ones who were closest to him. Such an odd dichotomy.

@alancumming6407 22 дня назад

Thank you Claire for another interesting and informative broadcast.

@katherinecollins4685 12 часов назад

Fantastic video

@miladyblue5077 22 дня назад

I would be tempted, were I offered a job at Henry's court to feign some nasty contagious illness. Sweating sickness sounds like it would be FAR preferable to serving Henry VIII. In a novel I read, years ago, one of the characters referred to King James VI of Scotland as "The Royal Ingrate." I think, given Henry VII's track record in regards to the fates of friends, wives, and loyal servants, that title would fit Henry MUCH better.

@sixeses 22 дня назад

Thanks Claire. I'm glad to hear that some of them survived.

@cherrytraveller5915 22 дня назад

I have ordered two books for my birthday yesterday. Looking forward to getting my hands on this day in Tudor history. It’s going to take six weeks to arrive but I finally took the jump and ordered it.

@privateaccount1278 21 день назад

how incredibly sad for this woman - and the one before her- Only God can judge this king- but we are left with so many questions

@lesliemoiseauthor 22 дня назад

One of my favorite poets

@Sabrinajaine 22 дня назад

There's a memorable scene in The Tudors where Thomas Wyatt is told that he's being released, and he shouts "But I'm the only one who's guilty!". Why would he say that?! (Not that The Tudors is ever a good historical source)

@joiedevivre2005 22 дня назад

It was the scene where Wyatt was writing these lines of poetry "These bloody days have broken my heart; My lust, my youth did them depart" as it showed the other men being executed that always haunted me. Although "The Tudors" was more fiction than fact, I feel this scene, at least the emotion of it, captured the intensity of those days surrounding Anne's execution.

@obcl8569 21 день назад

That sort of dialogue is typically for the benefit of the audience rather than a true sentiment passionately expressed by someone ☺️

@darlenefarmer5921 22 дня назад

Thank you.❤

@pollydolly9723 22 дня назад

Thanks Claire!

@carolrondou6161 22 дня назад

Do you think Cromwell let them live because he made his point proving that he could destroy anybody he wanted to so watch your step? I had the first comment.

@BeeKool__113 22 дня назад

Hmm...I can totally see that. Flexing that power. 💥💪👑 That's a really good question. I agree with you that Cromwell was totally saying,"watch your step."

@carag2567 22 дня назад

If that were the case then why would he have executed George? Especially after the defense he offered? You have to remember that all of these men's deaths were forgone conclusions as was Anne's. There was only going to be one outcome and that was death for all of them. Not one of them was guilty of the crimes they were accused of.

@carag2567 22 дня назад

What I mean is, there were specific reasons for getting rid of these specific people. Claire has been explaining this. There was no reason to dispense of Wyatt or Page.

@lesleymaher6799 22 дня назад

Is Alison Weir a reliable source? I've heard she can sometimes play a little fast and loose with fact and her inferences there from, and I've avoided her books because of it. But if Claire finds her reliable enough to quote maybe I've been too harsh. Do you all think I've been a bit hasty?

@paigeandmiamagicbeautygirl2988 22 дня назад

philipa gregory is way worse

@majbritt1000 21 день назад

It was an unworthy character assassination

@wednesdayschild3627 22 дня назад

Were they at the wedding of Henry and Anne? They didn't know about the ed. If I could speak to someone, it would be Thomas Howard, duke of Norfolk.

@cindyrobinson3077 22 дня назад

❤

@patriciafrazier234 2 дня назад

Hi Claire, I’m in pursuit of finding where my 12th great grandmother Anne Knollys West is buried. I met with a historian at Westminster Abbey and confirmed she is not at the Abbey like her mother and father are. Do you have any leads? Love all your videos as I am a Boleyn.

@anneboleynfiles День назад

I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. I don't have anything in my research. Findagrave.com states "Westminster Abbey has confirmed her burial in the Westminster Abbey burial records. There is an Anne West buried at St. Margaret's who died in 1610 and is NOT the same person." but I'm not sure who the source was. I have seen mentions of her dying at Lasham in Hampshire, so perhaps that's a possibility? I don't know. Or Rotherfield Greys?