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| Apr 7 2008, 4:43 PM EDT | MsSquirrly | 7 photos added, 4 photos deleted |
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| possibly died in 1512 Character's backstory: Fictional Character possibly based on a young English nobleman called Sir Thomas Knyvett or Knivet or Knevet who was a close associate of King Henry VIII shortly after he came to the throne. According to Hall's Chronicle Knyvett was a frequent participant in the jousts and pageants of the new king's glittering court. When Henry declared war on France in 1512, Knyvett, along with Sir John Carew, was given command of the royal flagship, the Regent. With a number of court favourites commanding other vessels a small fleet set sail for the coast of Brittany. On August 10, 1512 they engaged a slightly larger French fleet, and a violent melee ensued. Knyvett's ship grappled with the French command vessel, and was engaged in boarding her when the French powder magazine blew up (some say it was deliberately ignited). The two vessels burst into flame. Knyvett and Carew both perished, along with the French captain and more than 1700 men, both French and English. Gentility: Son of Sir Edmond Knivert Buckenham Castle in Norfolk Position: Gentleman of the Royal Household Personality type:Almost always has black robes, very serious, silent and likes to talk only patiently, he usually does not meddle in business even if they are of his interest or ambition, likes to be silent to be in the good graces of the King and not have enemies, who his friends because of actions and talks have surely made many. Signature look: His black robes and silent demeanor and seriousness at everything. Endearing trait(s):Silent, stays out of trouble, has a very serious demeanor that keeps him from attacking and robbind someboy else of wills, loyal to Henry and loyal to Charles even when he tells he wants something in return, he still is patient and silent. Annoying trait(s): Does not speak out, has no voice or vote in the situations, neither attacks nor support, he is lusty like Charles but keeps to himself, he is ambitious and sees friends as advancent for himself to be propulsed in titles and wills. |  Want to edit this character profile? Click EasyEdit to update this page! (Don't see the EasyEdit button above? Sign in or Sign up.) |
CHARACTER CONNECTIONS Family members: Fictional character possibly based on Sir Thomas Knyvett or Kryvett (brother in law of the Howards) who was First Master of the Horse & rode with Brandon as challengers against Henry's answerers in tournaments but was killed in battle. Romance(s): If Based on the real Knyvett - married to Muriel daughter of Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk 1443 - 1524) Friends: Usually two: Charles and the King. Enemies: None, for his seriousness and neutrality towards others, even though he supports the King as always, he still has not managed to gain strong enemies like his friends have so far. |
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| Anthony tastes Henry's cure for the sweating sickness which causes vomiting |  Sir Thomas More and Sir Anthony Knivert | |
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