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Educating the Tudors: The Blind Poet, the French Linguist, and the Loyal Martyr
When we think of Tudor education, names like Erasmus and Roger Ascham often come to mind. But they weren't the only men shaping the minds of England's future kings, queens, and nobles.
In this episode, we continue our exploration of Tudor tutors by turning our attention to three fascinating figures: Bernard André, the blind poet and historian who served Henry VII; Giles Duwes, the French linguist who helped educate generations of Tudor royals; and Richard Fetherston, a respected scholar whose loyalty to Catherine of Aragon ultimately led him to the executioner's block.
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