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Bishop Stephen Gardiner |
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| Born c. 1497 - Died November 12, 1555 Character's Backstory: Supposedly the son of Jasper Tudor's illegitimate daughter. Jasper Tudor was the uncle who raised Henry 7 Tudor and basically kept H7 alive, despite the efforts of the Yorkists. Therefore, Bishop Gardiner was (bastard) second cousin to King Henry 7 Tudor and third cousin to King Henry 8 Tudor. Gentility: See 'Backstory,' above. Alleged grandson of Jasper Tudor, King Henry 7's uncle. Position: Bishop of Winchester 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 8. Became the great political and religious ally of Mary I Tudor when she inherited the throne after Edward's death. 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 Katherine Parr. Supported Mary's campaign of terror against openly Reformist subjects. Could be accused of hypocrisy by acquiescing to the Oath of Supremacy and becoming an Anglican clergyman during the Reformation, then reverting to religious conservatism during the last years of Henry's reign as well as during Mary's reign. 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--illegitimate daughter of Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke. Pembroke was paternal uncle of King Henry 7 Tudor. Father: William Gardiner Married: Children: Romance(s): Unknown | Friends Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk Queen Jane Seymour Sir Francis Bryan Edward Seymour Catholic Faction Enemies Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex Catherine Brandon Reformer Faction |
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