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How the Tudors Lost Their Heads

S01E05 John Dudley: The Wicked Duke

2026-10-04

John Dudley, infamous as the wicked duke, navigated the treacherous world of Tudor court politics with skill, eventually becoming the true power behind King Edward VI. Yet his scheme to place his daughter-in-law, Lady Jane Grey—the 'Nine Day Queen'—on the throne triggered a succession crisis. This bold royal wager elevated Dudley to ultimate authority, only to bring about his downfall.

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 2
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 3
Anne Boleyn
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 4
Earl of Essex – Fall of a Favourite
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 5
John Dudley: The Wicked Duke
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 6
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