John Dudley, The 'Wicked' Duke

Not Just the Tudors by History Hit

Oct 5, 202644:43Society & Culture

How did the son of an executed traitor rise to become the power behind young Edward VI? Was John Dudley a visionary patriot saving England from crisis or a ruthless opportunist who risked everything for ultimate power? F...

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