The Real Thomas Cromwell
On this day in 1540, Thomas Cromwell was executed. On the same day, Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard. Historian and biographer Tracy Borman joins Dan to discuss the real Thomas Cromwell.
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
July 28, 202126m 5s
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<p>On this day in 1540, Thomas Cromwell was executed. On the same day Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard. To mark the anniversary we've found an episode from the archives with author, historian and curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Tracy Borman.</p><p>Cromwell was a man who rose to be the most powerful member of Henry VIII's court, his Lord Privy Seal, Principal Secretary and Chancellor. He was a driving force behind the English Reformation and constitutional changes that emphasised the centrality of Parliament, but his current mighty reputation depends on the fictional trilogy of the genius novelist Hilary Mantel. In this episode, hear Dan and Tracy discuss the <em>real</em> Thomas Cromwell.</p><p>Tracy's book, Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant, is available now.</p>
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