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Thomas Tallis as played by Joe Van Moyland AKA Joe Lean

Known as "The Father of English Cathedral Music"

born c. 1505 - died 23 November 1585

Character's Backstory: *This is a fictional character based loosely on a historical one*.
In actual history, Thomas Tallis served the Royal Chapel as organist and composer during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I.

Social Status: Commoner

Position: Appointed Gentleman of the Chapel Royal in 1543

Personality Type
His epitaph says it all:
"As he did live, so also did he die,
in mild and quiet sort (O happy man)".

Signature Look: Messy hair

Endearing Traits: His genius for sacred music and his ability to hide his true faith. Gentle, soft-spoken personality. Perceptive and modest.

Annoying Traits: To some, his hair

CHARACTER CONNECTIONS

Family Members

Romances
William Compton on the show ( fictional -- no historical support for this)
Twin sisters Jane and Joan; he marries Joan.

Marriage
Joan ____? 1552 (no children)

Friends
William Compton
Thomas Wyatt
Jane and Joan (twin sisters)
William Byrd, pupil (later in life)

Enemies
None known

UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTER QUOTES

"You know very well that an invitation from a cardinal is like an invitation from a king. We little people must put our hands into the fire if invited to." (Season 1 Episode 6)

DEFINING EPISODES | MEMORABLE SCENES

Season 1, Episode 7. In the memorial service for the victims of the sweating sickness, he weeps as he conducts the choir as they sing the piece he wrote in memory of Compton.

PHOTOS

18th century engraving There is no known contemporary portrait	Tallis' affair with Compton ends sadly

Tallis with Jane (Fiona Ryan)	Thomas Wyatt with Tallis

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Lady_anne2

Where is Thomas Tallis?

Jun 10 2008, 1:34 PM EDT by lettice

Thread started: May 16 2008, 1:13 AM EDT Watch

Did I miss something? The last I saw of Thomas was when he met Joan. I'm confused!

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valmontvs

Does anyone know

May 16 2008, 11:32 PM EDT by SemperEadem

Thread started: May 14 2008, 5:54 PM EDT Watch

Hi!
I'm french so please excuse my bad english... My question is the following: does anyone know where I could find the classical pieces which are played in each episode of "The Tudors", for example those that were composed by thomas tallis or william byrd (maybe)?... I have searched in sites such as "heard on tv" but didn't get any answer...Thanks for your answer..