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Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk as played by Henry Cavill
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| born c. 1484 - died August 22, 1545 Character's backstory: His father was William Brandon, Henry VII's standard bearer at Bosworth Field in 1485 & was reportedly killed by Richard III himself. His mother died in childbirth and, upon his grandfather's death in 1491, the orphaned boy went to the royal court. This was the custom of the time but since Brandon was not heir to an important title or great wealth, his case was decided more on sentiment. He had a claim on Henry Tudor's affections since his father had died in his service. That demonstration of loyalty at Bosworth meant a great deal to the first Tudor king. Since Charles was just two years older than Henry's first son, Prince Arthur, it is probable that they were playmates. Though seven years older than King Henry VIII, Charles shared his most prominent characteristics - natural athleticism, robust physical health (unlike the delicate Arthur), and a devotion to all sports (wrestling, hunting, tilting and jousting, etc.) During these adolescent years, the two boys laid the foundation for a lifelong friendship. Brandon was perhaps the only person in England who had successfully retained Henry VIII's affection for over 40 turbulent years. *In season 3 of the series Brandon is shown as doing many of the actions of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk with regard to the Pilgrimage of the Grace and putting forward Katherine Howard. Norfolk has not appeared since season 1. Gentility: Third son of Sir William Brandon Position: Viscount Lisle (1513), Duke of Suffolk, trusted friend of Henry VIII Personality type: the bad boy with a magnetic personality. One of the agents of Margaret of Savoy said he was like a "second king" & advised her to write him a kind letter. Signature look: dashing Endearing trait(s): lovable in bed Annoying trait(s): inconstant Title(s): Esquire for the Body, Knight for the Body, Master of the Hourse, Knight of the Garter, Viscount Lisle, Duke of Suffolk, Chamberlain of North Wales, Marshal of the King’s Bench, Joint Marshal of the Household, Ranger of the New Forest, Privy Councilor, Marshal of the King’s Army in France, Governor of Tournai, Ambassador to the King of France, Earl Marshal, Lord President of the Council, Chief Justice in Eyre South of the Trent, Lord High Constable, Lord Steward of the Household, Warden of the Marches towards Scotland, Lieutenant on the Borders |
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CHARACTER CONNECTIONS | Family members: Paternal Grandfather: Sir William Brandon, Marshal of Marshalsea Prison Paternal Grandmother: Elizabeth Wingfield Maternal Grandfather: Sir Henry Bruyn Maternal Grandmother: Elizabeth Darcy Father: Sir William Brandon (standard-bearer of Henry VII slained by Richard III in person in Bosworth Field) Mother: Elizabeth Bruyn Brothers: William, Thomas & Robert Marriages: 1st: Margaret Mortimer nee Neville - anulled in 1507 2nd: Anne Browne - died in 1511 3rd: Mary Tudor, Queen Dowager of France - died 24 June 1533 *in the series "The Tudors" this character was Princess Margaret Tudor* 4th: Catherine Willoughby (his ward. his son's betrothed & just 15 yrs old) - married September 7, 1534. Catherine was actually half Spanish, the daughter of Maria de Salinas, one of Katherine of Aragon's ladies in waiting who came over from Spain with her for her first marriage to Prince Arthur, Henry's brother.*in the series, this character is called Catherine Brooke see Catherine Brandon's profile Children: | with Anne Browne Anne Brandon Mary Brandon with Mary Tudor (Princess Margaret Tudor in the series) Henry Brandon Lady Frances Brandon Lady Eleanor Brandon with Catherine Willoughby (Catherine Brandon nee Brooke in the series) Henry Brandon Charles Brandon Romance(s): Mary Tudor, Elizabeth Grey (was contracted to marry her, she refused when she came of age) Friends: King Henry VIII Enemies: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk |
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PHOTOS and PAINTINGS
 Season 2 promo shot |   Henry Cavill as Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk  Centre - Wedding portrait of Charles Brandon & Princess Mary (Tudor) |
 Henry with his sister Princess Margaret & his friend Charles Brandon | |
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