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| Jul 18 2009, 11:14 PM EDT (current) | MsSquirrly | 3 words added, 2 words deleted |
| Jul 18 2009, 7:22 PM EDT | CorvetteC2 | 18 words added, 7 words deleted |
| 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.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 CONNECTIONSFamily 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 |
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| 18th century engraving There is no known contemporary portrait | Tallis' affair with Compton ends sadly |
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| Tallis with Jane (Fiona Ryan) | Thomas Wyatt with Tallis |
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