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An historical academic group including role play. With emphasis on the Tudors who were a Welsh-English family that ruled England from 1485 to 1603. Special attention will be paid to King Henry VIII. |
The King's Men
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 Lord Guildford Dudley
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Father: John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, Mother: Jane Guildford, Duchess of Northumberland. Born around 1534 and one of six brothers, Guildford was educated as an athlete and a scholar. He married Lady Jane Grey on 25 May 1553 ( the date may have been 21 May ) at nineteen years of age. Jane's biographer's have painted the picture of a precocious, spoilt young man, doted on by his parents and disinterested in his wife. Of the little information we have of Guildford Dudley we do know Jane referred to his aggressive temperament, and ill treatment of her when he learned she would not crown him King. Guildford was taken into custody on 20 July and imprisoned in the Beauchamp Tower. It was in this lodging that the inscription, Jane was found etched in the stone wall. Many have seen this as a romantic gesture in reference to his young wife. While it is possible that Guildford did do the etching, it should also be remembered that his mother's name was also Jane.
