England gets a counterfeit king… well, almost.
Determined to destroy Henry VII, the implacable Margaret of Burgundy backs an audacious Yorkist conspiracy. Its secret weapon is Lambert Simnel, an organ-maker’s son remodelled as a royal heir, crowned in Dublin and shipped towards England with German mercenaries and half-naked Irish warriors.
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Don’t forget to catch this week’s bonus episode where Dan delves deeper into the history behind each episode. This week, Dan tells producer Al some tips on how to become an imposter king. That means getting to know more about Margaret of Burgundy — the former Yorkist princess who wants to cut Henry down at the knees.
That’s all for you to discover on our Patreon: patreon.com/thisishistory
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Presented by Dan Jones
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Producer - Alan Weedon
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Executive Producer - Dan Jones
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