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The Scandalous Wives of Edward Seymour
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- Tudors Dynasty & Beyond
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- Mar 31, 2026
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- 3366
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Summary
Edward Seymour is often remembered as the powerful Lord Protector who ruled during the minority of Edward VI—but what about the women behind him? In this episode, we’re turning the spotlight onto the wives of Edward Seymour—and trust me, their stories are anything but quiet. From his first marriage to Catherine Fillol, surrounded by whispers of scandal and betrayal, to his formidable second wife, Anne Stanhope, whose ambition and sharp presence at court earned her both power and enemies—these women played far more significant roles than history often gives them credit for. Was Catherine truly cast aside for infidelity… or was there something more strategic at play? And did Anne Stanhope help shape Seymour’s rise—and perhaps even his fall? This is a story of reputation, rumor, and ruthless court politics—where marriage was never just about love, and scandal could reshape dynasties. Let’s step beyond the Protector—and into the lives of the women who stood beside him. -- Find Rebecca Batley's Books: On Pen & Sword website: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Rebecca-Batley/a/4665 On Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/search/author/Rebecca%20Batley On Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rebecca-Batley/author/B0BLZPHJLL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1774888814&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=fbe496f2-7200-4af3-a437-a221410a0fe2 -- Support the podcast over on Patreon and get commercial-free episode, early access, and exclusive content! https://patreon.com/tudorsdynasty -- Host: Rebecca Larson Guest: Rebecca Batley