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Bishop Stephen Gardiner
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| Born c. 1497 - Died November 12, 1555 Character's Backstory: Reputedly the son of Jasper Tudor's illegitimate daughter, Helen. Jasper Tudor was the uncle who raised the teenaged Henry VII, and shielded him from Yorkist threats. It was thanks to Jasper that Henry Tudor acquired the tactical awareness that made it possible to defeat the far more experienced Richard III at Bosworth (1485). Bishop Gardiner was therefore the out-of-wedlock second cousin to King Henry VII, and third cousin to King Henry VIII. Gentility: See 'Backstory,' above. Alleged grandson of Jasper Tudor, King Henry VII's uncle. Positions: Bishop of Winchester under Henry VIII; Lord Chancellor under Mary I. Personality Type: Said to be very sour. Signature Look: Dour and clerical. Endearing Traits: An intelligent and competent churchman. Very loyal to his political ally Norfolk, with whom he spearheaded the 'old-school' faction at court during the last years of H8's reign. Basically a conservative Catholic, despite being obliged to recognize the religious independence of his cousin King Henry VIII. Became the great political and religious ally of Mary I when she inherited the throne after Edward's death; she appointed him Lord Chancellor. Stubbornly opposed to the strident Reform policies of Edward's reign. As a result, was incarcerated in the Tower of London until Edward's death and Mary's accession. Annoying Traits: Out for the blood of his political enemies such as Cromwell and Cranmer, whom he waited many years to destroy. Hatred for the Reformers at court, including the inoffensive Queen Catherine Parr. Supported Mary's campaign of terror against openly Reformist subjects. Links: Life of Stephen Gardiner - Luminarium encyclopedia |  'I have often squared with you, Gardiner, but I love you never the worse, as the bishopric I give will convince you' King Henry VIII Click EasyEdit to update this page! |
CHARACTER CONNECTIONSFamily Members Mother: Helen Tudor--illegitimate daughter of Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke. Pembroke was paternal uncle of King Henry VII. Father: William Gardiner, a cloth merchant Married: Not applicable Children: None known Romance(s): Unknown | Allies/Friends Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk Princess Mary Tudor Cardinal Reginald Pole Queen Jane Seymour Sir Francis Bryan Edward Seymour Catholic Faction Enemies Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex Catherine Brandon, Duchess of Suffolk Reformer Faction |
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