Essex was a fool who flew too close to sun and didn’t care how it would affect his family. It’s strange to think about, but marrying for love, especially in the upper crust is something it’s more recent than we think. Thank you for the video.
Everything I’ve read about Penelope portrays an extraordinary, gutsy woman. Rich sounds like a dreadful man. How lucky she was able to divorce him. So many women just had to suffer. Didn’t she have an interlude with Philip Sydney the soldier and poet? What her brother was thinking is a total mystery to me. He sounds quite crazy. There was absolutely no possibility of success. She must have escaped a much worse fate by being very clever even though it sounds as if she didn’t actively support it. What a woman! Tks.
Some also believe that Shapespeare's male lover, frequently addressed in his sonnets, might have been the close friend of Penelope's brother Robert Devereux, Henry Wriosley , Earl of Southhampton. In spite of his lowly birth as the son of a provincial merchant and farmer, Shakespeare seemed to move effortlessly in aristocratic circles.
Fasinating who's next then? Haha will you being doing longer like documentaries and will you be revisiting the Victorian era any new info Victorian era is my favorite again Thank you Jon ☕️🌹🤌👏👏✨️💗
If Robert Riche was related to and behaved anything like Richard Riche who was famous during his time in Henry VIII’s court I wouldn’t blame Penelope for not liking him. Was Charles Blount any relation to Bessie Blount who bore a son for Henry VIII? The whole idea of dynastic marriage is so wrong. When wealth, power and land are more important than people marrying someone that they actually love and enjoy being with you know that something is seriously wrong with the society that promulgates that belief. Yes, dynastic marriages have been around for millennia, but that doesn’t make them right or moral. My heart goes out to all of the miserable couples who were forced to marry against their wishes.
I was just thinking the same thing. Every time a read a book about that period I always wonder how of all the people how Richard Rich, such a horrible human, made it through alive and prospered.
Essex was a fool who flew too close to sun and didn’t care how it would affect his family. It’s strange to think about, but marrying for love, especially in the upper crust is something it’s more recent than we think. Thank you for the video.
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Penelope! Like her mother Lettice, totally fascinating. Thank you Jon!
I agree! After all, Lettice dared to "steal" Queen Elizabeth I's love, the Earl of Leicester.
I'm glad you found Penelope fascinating Lisette! Thank you for watching!
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What a great story! Thank you, Jon!
Thank you so much for watching Trish and appreciating the story!
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Hi, awesome live history video I enjoyed it. HAPPY EASTER to you. Have a great weekend see you next video 😊
Thank you! You too!
Love learning new stuff. Great episode.
Thank you for watching Mary Ann, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent topic. Love the illustrations. Thank-you Jon.
Hey, thanks for the love! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the topic and illustrations. Keep watching for more content!
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Thank you, Theresa. Happy Easter 🐣
Great story john if only we could let these ladies know what was to come
It's always interesting to look back and reflect on how things have changed over time.
At 6:44 you mention Charles Blount's relationship with Penelope and state that "both parties were married at the time". Blount was not married.
Everything I’ve read about Penelope portrays an extraordinary, gutsy woman. Rich sounds like a dreadful man. How lucky she was able to divorce him. So many women just had to suffer. Didn’t she have an interlude with Philip Sydney the soldier and poet? What her brother was thinking is a total mystery to me. He sounds quite crazy. There was absolutely no possibility of success. She must have escaped a much worse fate by being very clever even though it sounds as if she didn’t actively support it. What a woman! Tks.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Penelope's story. It's always great to hear from someone who appreciates her strength and resilience.
Any courtiers who survived Tudor courts,did very well
Some also believe that Shapespeare's male lover, frequently addressed in his sonnets, might have been the close friend of Penelope's brother Robert Devereux, Henry Wriosley , Earl of Southhampton. In spite of his lowly birth as the son of a provincial merchant and farmer, Shakespeare seemed to move effortlessly in aristocratic circles.
Although there is no solid evidence to support this theory, some have speculated that Penelope might have been the "dark lady" that Shakespeare loved.
Fasinating who's next then? Haha will you being doing longer like documentaries and will you be revisiting the Victorian era any new info Victorian era is my favorite again Thank you Jon ☕️🌹🤌👏👏✨️💗
Thank you for your interest! I'm glad you find the content fascinating. There will of course be more videos on the 19th century in the months ahead.
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Ancestor of the current Duke of Devonshire?
Lord Devonshire left no legitimate children, and so his hereditary titles became extinct at his death on 3 April 1606
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I never got how so many people fell for the Protestantism cause it is hard to get out of the catholic faith.
It's interesting how different people are drawn to different faiths.
Not so much history more a sociology class
I appreciate your feedback! It's always great to hear different viewpoints.
If Robert Riche was related to and behaved anything like Richard Riche who was famous during his time in Henry VIII’s court I wouldn’t blame Penelope for not liking him. Was Charles Blount any relation to Bessie Blount who bore a son for Henry VIII? The whole idea of dynastic marriage is so wrong. When wealth, power and land are more important than people marrying someone that they actually love and enjoy being with you know that something is seriously wrong with the society that promulgates that belief. Yes, dynastic marriages have been around for millennia, but that doesn’t make them right or moral. My heart goes out to all of the miserable couples who were forced to marry against their wishes.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on dynastic marriages. It's heartening to see others empathize with those who were forced into such unions.
I was just thinking the same thing. Every time a read a book about that period I always wonder how of all the people how Richard Rich, such a horrible human, made it through alive and prospered.