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So let's get right into it. So in this video, we're going to

talk about some of the lesser-known scandals of 16th century England, from secret marriages to

daring rebellions. These are stories that send shockwaves through the Tudor court, but might not be as well known as the stories of

Henry VIII and his wives.

So buckle up and let's dive into the world of intrigue, power, and deception.

So the first scandal is Thomas Seymour and Elizabeth I.

So this involves the future Queen Elizabeth and her step-uncle, Thomas Seymour.

After the death of Henry VIII, Seymour married Catherine Parr, Henry's widow, the sixth wife.

And she was also Elizabeth's stepmother.

So Seymour made inappropriate advances towards Elizabeth, which raised eyebrows and caused

a scandal that ultimately led to his downfall. He was accused of plotting to overthrow the Lord

Protector and Mary Elizabeth, and he wound up being executed for treason, leaving a lasting stain on his name.

It also didn't help that he probably killed the king's dog.

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