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Thomas Tallis as played byJoe Van Moyland AKA Joe Lean

Known as "the father of English Cathedral Music".

born c. 1505 - died 23 November 1585

Character's backstory:

Gentility:

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: his hair

Endearing trait(s): his genious for sacred music and his ability to hide his true faith.

Annoying trait(s): to some, his hair		 Thomas Tallis ep 1.7

CHARACTER CONNECTIONS


Family members:


Romance(s): William Compton on the show ( fictional - no historical support for this)


Marriage :Joan 1552 ( no children)

Friends: Willilam Byrd (pupil)


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--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

Thomas Tallis
18th century engraving
- no known contemporary picture


Thomas Tallis - The Tudors Wiki
Thomas Tallis - The Tudors Wiki
Tallis' affair with Compton ends sadly
Thomas Tallis - The Tudors Wiki
Thomas Tallis - The Tudors Wiki
Thomas Tallis - The Tudors Wiki
Tallis with Jane (Fiona Ryan)
Thomas Tallis - The Tudors Wiki
Thomas Wyatt with Tallis






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