It's so wonderful to hear factual history about the Boleyn's that are uplifting. It sounds as though he really was an amazing man of character, thank you for bringing those things to light, Claire!
I think the most and surprising was Jane Boleyn's wardrobe still showing her in mourning for her husband. I knew that their marriage probably wasn't nearly as horrible as shown in fictional portrayals, but this fact certainly makes it look as if there was love between them.
George Boleyn's poetry can't be found. A loss to culture, I'll be bound. His sister Anne would be in shock! Perhaps it's under tree or rock. To seek it out would be a hassle, But why not start at Hever Castle? It is the Boleyn's wondrous home. Not far from there would his verse roam!
Ha! Yes! On one of the tours I co-lead, I was talking about George and his poetry and one of our tour participants had a wonderful presence and voice and she read out the poem that is linked to him and I had such a lump in my throat.
I think Jane’s wardrobe being all black is quite telling about her relationship with the Boleyns and specifically, her husband. Black was of course a status symbol, but even monarchs had other colors in their wardrobes! Her being in eternal mourning would certainly be VERY different from her portrayals in fiction as a spiteful woman who hated her husband. I do wonder why she’s portrayed as such when there’s no evidence that she assisted in the downfall of Anne and George, and since she was apparently close enough to Anne that the latter would share details as intimate as her bedroom life.
I wish you had add the fact that he gave such a great defense at his trail that everybody thought he would be found innocent. A fact I always loved bc they had to know the King wanted him found guilty and executed.
I hate the people assume because they were married for 10 years and never had any known pregnancies, but they must’ve been unhappy. Infertility has been around since the beginning of time. One of the two simply may not have been able to produce children it doesn’t mean that they weren’t happy and they weren’t trying!
Hi Claire. Love your videos! I descend from Lady Margaret Douglas son Sir Robert Howard born 1537 at Syon House whom she had with Lord Thomas Howard and Henry VIII threw into the Tower of London. Being a Tudor expert could you do a video on the Howard family? Researching them is a challenge due to their escapades with Henry LOL! Thanks Sabrina
My name is Desiree, I really enjoy your videos, and you have become one of my two dog’s favorite videos with your pets cameos 🥰🥰🥰 I have a question for an episode... or something I think both me and my puppies would love to know more about... we would like to know about some of the Tutors favorite pets!!! 🐈🐴🐶🦅
Unfortunately, due to copyright that's tricky to do, but I did love Natalie Dormer as Anne. Although there's no evidence that Anne did watch the executions of the men from the Tower, I find that scene so very moving.
Fascinating facts that I wasn't aware of about George Boleyn. You really bring these people to life. By the way, nothing to do with the Tudors, but I love your pretty shirt!
I recently finished your George Boleyn book and have to say how much I truly enjoyed it. I've now read three of your books and will be reaching for another, very soon!
Most likely not. Mary is a shadowy figure. There is little to nothing recorded about her family relationships and reactions to events. All along I thought George was a shadowy figure too but after viewing this video... Evidently not!
I am so happy you told the truth about George Boleyn. He has gotten such a bad rap from what I have previously read. Now I can think differently of him. Thank you.
it's really quite terrible that in " historical accounts " a person can be so unfairly maligned . you would think that historical accounts , would deal in well researched facts and not be biased . the tudors made george out to be an ogerish sap . good seeing this side presented , great share thank you , for sharing............ps i knew nothing of these facts , george , was quite a standup guy.................
@@mizfrenchtwist It might be entertaining, but that level of wilful inaccuracy is unwatchable for me when they portray real people who can't defend themselves so unkindly. Braveheart's inaccurate, but there's less evidence to contradict, & it's not hideously unkind, so I still enjoy it.
@@beth7935 .........when i watch a " historical account " i take in the costumes , set designs , jewelry , hairstyles and other things . so to me it is worth watching , as there are still some take aways.............. .
ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING!!!! I don't believe that George and Anne committed incest!!!! I also believe that their "dearest" Uncle Norfolk had a hand in their trials and executions - he certainly didn't do anything to stop it!!!!
Anne was my ggggggggggggg Aunty on my mums side and on my dads side we owned the Berry Pomeroy castle it was gifted to the family by William the conqueror for fighting for him in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 they later on sold It to the Seymour family.
I didn't think there would've been enough info about George to write a book. Well done Claire! George always seemed to be a shadowy figure like his mother and sister Mary. Overshadowed by Anne no doubt. Surprised Claire could list 11 facts and that I only confidently knew 3 of them! So embarrassing considering I thought I knew so much. I was always of the belief that George's marriage to Jane was an unhappy one and that George was a bad man. That is how he is mainly portrayed onscreen. Cool fact that Jane wore only black after her husband's execution. Never knew George contracted the sweating sickness. Shouldn't be too surprising considering how contagious it was but we only think of Anne and Carey contracting it. It goes to show how truly caring Anne and George. While awaiting death, instead of thinking of themselves, they were worried about others. George worried about those he owed money to and people financially struggling. Anne worried about Elizabeth and her mother's health. So tragic. George really gets a bad rep and deserves to be remembered honestly especially onscreen. Hopefully Claire's new book will help change people's minds
It would be so great to see a drama that focuses on George Boleyn. I didn’t like the way that he was portrayed in the Tudors series. I thought that Pádraic Delaney was a great actor, but he needed more to work with to portray a more nuanced and more accurate George Boleyn. The George in the series isn’t even allowed the speech that the historical George gave in real life. Thanks for a great episode, Claire!
If I had I time machine I'd go back and meet Anne, I wish there were an accurate portrait, after the beautiful Natalie Dormers riveting performance, that's what I think of.
How very, very interesting! Fiction loves to have a 'good guy' & a 'bad guy'. Sad that he and his wife got stuck in the roles they did. While I imagined that they weren't as they seemed in fiction, I had no idea he was the way you have described him here. And I did take for granted that he and his wife were 'not a loving couple'. I'm thinking I need to add a copy of your book on George to my wish list! Thank you for such an informative and interesting talk.
Fantastic video once again ! Thank you 🙏🏻 ☺️ read an article today that Henry VIII’s centrepiece for his crown has been discovered by a treasure Hunter !
Elizabeth Stafford, wife of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, did complain of abuse, yes. I'm not sure about the teeth, but she stated that he'd dragged her out of bed by her hair - see www.theanneboleynfiles.com/domestic-violence-tudor-example/
We saw a magic book disappear from the display at the beginning of the video! Fortunately, you showed it at the end so we had some closure. All fun. I think I knew most all of these things from watching your videos for so long. Still very good and enjoyed it!
I wish historians can make up their minds on Jane Boleyn role in the downfall of Anne Boleyn. I watched the Downfall of Anne Boleyn with Tracy Borman and she said Jane Boleyn was a witness of George and Anne incest. Their other historians that believe she was used as a scapegoat. Others who say Jane Boleyn was a witness. It drives me nuts. Thank you for your video. It was so interesting.
I like to think that Jane Boleyn helped Catherine Howard with her affair with Culpepper out of revenge for what was done to Anne and George. No proof but I can't see why else Jane would have taken a risk like that if not for revenge.
I really don't understand why some historians are still repeating those old myths as fact. Julia Fox successfully debunked the idea that Jane was responsible in any way, and her work was meticulous.
@@Denise-ki9ii it’s just so confusing with this historians saying Jane doomed George and Anne and others saying there’s no proof that she was the witness George and Anne Boleyn committing incest. Thank you for getting back to me I really appreciate it.
Thank you for getting back to me. Much appreciated. I have never heard of Julia Fox. I hope she has books. The whole thing was getting confusing to me.
🇭🇲🦘 I very much enjoyed this summary of facts about George Boleyn. Whilst none were not known by me, some facts I had forgotton, and to hear about them again, I found most interesting. I must now go and view your other videos on George Boleyn, even though I have only recently finished 'catching up' on viewing your videos about Mary Boleyn. 🔷️ I was so pleased that you mentioned George's marriage with Jane Parker. I do believe that they were 'happily' married, even though so many other books and movies say differently. There is more proof that it was a happy marriage, than that it wasn't. Also, with George's high influence at Court, he could have divorced her if he had wished, and even remarried. He did not! They both had demanding jobs at court (which meant they were often apart) However, that doesn't mean that they were not 'close'. ❤❤ 📣 🌐 TO ALL: Please do consider purchasing the book on George Boleyn, written by Clare Cherry and Claire Ridgway. I have it (amongst other books by Claire Ridgway) 📚 and it is a great read. Highly recommended👍 Thank you Claire 👑👍Take care 💕🌐👋
I stand corrected! Turns out I didn't know George as well as I thought. I shamefully only knew 3 out of the 11 facts in this video. I was even surprised that there was so many facts available. I assumed he was a relatively unknown figure, overshadowed by his sisters. So glad it looks like George and Jane had a happy marriage after all. They both deserve to be remembered and portrayed onscreen correctly. Never knew George contracted sweating sickness. I assumed Anne and Carey were the only known family members to have done so. It goes to show how caring and good George and Anne actually were. While awaiting death, instead of feeling sorry for themselves, they worried about others. George about people he owed money to and those struggling financially and Anne worrying about little Elizabeth and the health of her dear mother. So sad and tragic. What a waste 🌹💕
@@Shane-Flanagan Hello Shane. Always nice to hear from you. You wrote "I stand corrected" about your knowledge about George. Don't worry, as I 'stand corrected' most of the time. hahaha 🤣 I have a memory like a sieve, finding it hard to retain information. We all continue to learn amazing new things about amazing people from the past. YOU ALSO wrote, "I shamefully only knew 3 ... etc etc .."! There is NO need for you to ever be ashamed. I knew only some of these things about George (as I said) but I have found (through Claire's wonderful research and work) that there is no much more about George Boleyn, than any of us could have imagined. This is why I love viewing Claire's many videos and her books. I am still learning how to use tech stuff. I only began using a Tablet early in 2020. On finding Claire's videos including her Ask Claire videos, and by Subscribing I am able to go to her many Playlists on many Subjects and am still 'playing catchup' from her 2018, 2019 and 2020 videos; including the ones she 'puts out' on a regular basis. I watch the most recent (although haven't viewed todays yet as wanted to first send this to you) and I then go back to suggested links (suggested by Claire). When I began viewing (due to me not being tech-savvy at all) I contacted Claire via email and she very kindly helped me to learn, and know how to find things on RUclips etc., until I became more proficient. Claire replied many times via email to assist me, which I though very thoughtful and kind of her, given how very busy she was, and is. Nothing was too much trouble. Hence my loyalty to Claire's channel and her other works (recently mentioned to you by me). I know that if Claire doesn't know something, she will say so; but if she does, she shares any old or new information with us. I also like the the obvious 'passion' that shines through in Claire videos. Claire truly loves what she does, but is ALSO very good at what she does. Always informative, entertaining, friendly and fun. What more could we ask for? 😊👑👍 By for now Shane. Hope you are well. 🙃🇦🇺🦘😊
@@Lyndell-P When I said I stand corrected I meant that what I thought was true about George was actually not. I had said to you in another video about Mary and Anne that there is very little info about George. You pointed me in this direction saying there actually is a lot to know. I mentioned I shamefully only knew 3 out of 11 facts as considering I'm such an Anne Boleyn fan for years, I thought I knew everything there is to know by now. It goes to show how misleading and false a lot of sources are and TV shows. George is usually depicted as a bad guy but when you look at academic and real historical documents and records like Claire has for her videos, you actually find out a whole different story. Mind-blowing 😺🌟🌻
I think that is a fault of the You Tube captioning as I have experienced big errors on other people's videos.When captioning is switched on it just runs automatically and errors are often down to how the software interprets accents. I suspect the channel creator's only input is to set their video up to be compatible with captions - not all You Tubers do this, but this is how I heard it explained on a different channel a few years ago.
I didn't know he was a poet, so glad to learn that. I actually just bought this book on kindle, and the print version of The Fall of Anne Boleyn" A Countdown, I already have the ebook. I have a visual disability and can't actually see the print books very well, but I like having them for my bookshelf. Got them both as a little birthday treat for myself.
I watched the last episode of the second season of the series "Tudors " just few days ago. The last 2 episodes of that season concern the execution of George Boleyn and his Sister Ann. According to the series George had a very bad relationship with his wife and she witnessed against him when questioned by Cromwell. Apparently by watching this video I learn that, that was not true, or at least there is no evidence.
Later authors, ahem male authors, took evidence of the note that George read out at his trial, the fact that George and Jane had no children and Jane's subsequent seemingly foolish behavior during the Catherine Howard affair and spun it to assume that Jane must have been a terrible person. And if she was a terrible person, and since she went back to serve at court after George and Anne's death, therefore, she must have had a hand in their downfall. This totally sets aside that as a viscountess, Jane might not have been able to gracefully retire from court without serious and dangerous repercussions. She also may have sort of needed to work, given that a lot of George's property was confiscated at his downfall.
It's amazing how people are sucked into the other Anne boleyn girl the account of George boleyn. I follow Facebook with the Anne boleyn obsessions group. My word they say awful things and I passionately state George's case . Off course in a positive manner suggest they log onto Anne boleyn files claire ridgeway to enhance their lesrning of the boleyns. So interesting listening to the facts about George boleyn . I so want to read your book on him.
I’m with George on his final speech, and I share the same faith. Why not be truthful and say something you sincerely believe? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I haven’t heard of an instance where the final speech changed anything.
Thank you for this video. If this had been an exam, I would've received a zero! I didn't know any of these facts. Also, I wish the media didn't make the marriage of George and Jane look so horrible
I would love nothing more than to listen to you for hours about all your knowledge of history. As a child I disliked history class and was horrible at it, but decades later I love nothing more then learning all I can about it all. And I have learned so much from you, thank you 💜
To be perfectly honest, I never really thought much about George Boleyn, so thank you for filling out his character a bit. That was fascinating. But hey, am I the only one who can't stop watching the cupboard door behind Claire to see if it moves?! 😱She appears to be in an older home, and I hear what I interpret to be a very old clock chiming on occasion. I'm just waiting for the evidence that she lives in a haunted house, or has a haunted office. 🤨
Thank you for this video. (Any of us who have a dim view of Henry's treatment of wives and friends should start the rumor that George Boleyn wrote 'Greensleeves' which has erroneously been attributed to Henry. LOL!) I got in a little difficulty on another channel for a quick comment I made. That video, which featured another recognised Tudor historian, stated that Anne Boleyn had NO idea of the charges against her prior to her trial. So I note with interest in today's video, at 2:23, Anne's comment from the tower about her brother's ability to make his bed. The comment I made which caused argument from another viewer was, if Anne went to trial in a Tudor court under Henry, accused of incest with her brother, the worst outcome would have been expected. It was intended as kind of a snide comment. Another person insisted Anne had absolutely NO idea what was happening. So I said no more and waited for a good opportunity to ask questions here. Was Anne completely ignorant of the charges before she went to trial?
She was told at her arrest that she was being accused of having sexual relations with three men: Mark Smeaton, Sir Henry Norris and an unnamed man. She was informed that Smeaton and Norris had confessed. So she wasn't completely in the dark, but Tudor defendants were not told the extent of the charges against them so they could not prepare properly to defend themselves.
That's PERFECT! I'm with you: "Greensleeves" was written by George Boleyn. Take that, Bloody Henry! :D Really interesting comment! Discussing Tudor history in particular can get very painful on some vids- some people are apparently psychic & know what everyone thought, as well as what they did. Someone who'd "studied Anne Boleyn for a year at uni" was ADAMANT that Anne had 6 fingers, but ofc didn't want to discuss the source of this "fact"...
@@beth7935 The quality of discussion on some channels lacks knowledge. The most accurate information is here with Claire, IMO. I am surprised that some other official historians are a little loose with facts.
Some facts I did know beforehand from reading about Anne, but you have piqued my interest in George in his own right, so I will definitely order the book. Thank you for another intriguing video.
I just finished your book on George Boleyn and wanted to convey how much I enjoyed it. I was so impressed with George Boleyn's speech before his execution, his poetry, his letters. I had no idea he had gone to France so many times - even the Riviera. Francis I must of had a real liking for him. I had assumed he had ridden on the skirts of his sisters, but I did not realize what a hard worker he was. I didn't fully take his charm and intelligence into account or his wit and temperament. No wonder he was arrogant. If I possessed his gifts and station in life, I would be arrogant too. I could understand why he became a friend of kings.
@@Ghostly_writer my book on George? It's available as a kindle book or paperback. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it's free. You should be able to find the paperback on any good online book store. Thank you!
I'm afraid that I didn't know any of these facts, the books I've read about the Tudor period didn't focus on George except as the brother of Anne whom she supposedly committed incest with. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.
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It's so wonderful to hear factual history about the Boleyn's that are uplifting. It sounds as though he really was an amazing man of character, thank you for bringing those things to light, Claire!
I think the most and surprising was Jane Boleyn's wardrobe still showing her in mourning for her husband. I knew that their marriage probably wasn't nearly as horrible as shown in fictional portrayals, but this fact certainly makes it look as if there was love between them.
George Boleyn's poetry can't be found.
A loss to culture, I'll be bound.
His sister Anne would be in shock!
Perhaps it's under tree or rock.
To seek it out would be a hassle,
But why not start at Hever Castle?
It is the Boleyn's wondrous home.
Not far from there would his verse roam!
Ha! Yes! On one of the tours I co-lead, I was talking about George and his poetry and one of our tour participants had a wonderful presence and voice and she read out the poem that is linked to him and I had such a lump in my throat.
@@anneboleynfiles That must have been an amazing experience!
Aww! Surely George Boleyn would like a poem about how his poetry should be found & recognised :)
Wonderful!
What a touching poem, you're very talented. 🤗
I think Jane’s wardrobe being all black is quite telling about her relationship with the Boleyns and specifically, her husband. Black was of course a status symbol, but even monarchs had other colors in their wardrobes! Her being in eternal mourning would certainly be VERY different from her portrayals in fiction as a spiteful woman who hated her husband. I do wonder why she’s portrayed as such when there’s no evidence that she assisted in the downfall of Anne and George, and since she was apparently close enough to Anne that the latter would share details as intimate as her bedroom life.
I absolutely loved reading George Boleyn. So interesting!
Keep writing Claire.
Thank you, I definitely will!
Claire, all of your books are in my amazon wishlist. They will be mine soon!
All great reads!
Yay, thank you!
I wish there was a surviving portrait of him, I expect he would have had one done in his lifetime.
Yes, I'm sure there would have been at least one done. There are lots of "unknown man" portraits so perhaps he is one of those men.
He was apparently quite dashing
I knew he was a noted poet. I did not know he preached at his execution.
Good on him!
I had no idea that Jane and George may have had a happy marriage. It makes me wonder why history presents them so differently.
IKR they really get a bad rep from history and onscreen. About time that changes!
Thanks Claire. Quite an accomplished fellow and seems a very decent man.
I bought your book on George when you did the original series of videos on him - it was fascinating.
Thank you!
I wish you had add the fact that he gave such a great defense at his trail that everybody thought he would be found innocent. A fact I always loved bc they had to know the King wanted him found guilty and executed.
Maybe they actually thought their justice system worked? It wouldn't be the first time in history. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I don’t know much about George Boleyn but it’s so unfair that history has so poorly portrayed the family.
George Boleyn is officially my historical crush
Hi from Brazil! So the way he is portrayed in the tv show Tudors is completely innacurate... thanks for this!
I hate the people assume because they were married for 10 years and never had any known pregnancies, but they must’ve been unhappy. Infertility has been around since the beginning of time. One of the two simply may not have been able to produce children it doesn’t mean that they weren’t happy and they weren’t trying!
You have to be together to have a baby. Their careers kept them apart a good deal.
Hi Claire. Love your videos! I descend from Lady Margaret Douglas son Sir Robert Howard born 1537 at Syon House whom she had with Lord Thomas Howard and Henry VIII threw into the Tower of London. Being a Tudor expert could you do a video on the Howard family? Researching them is a challenge due to their escapades with Henry LOL! Thanks Sabrina
I built a family tree and went back far enough to George, who is my 17th (something like that) grandfather
My name is Desiree, I really enjoy your videos, and you have become one of my two dog’s favorite videos with your pets cameos 🥰🥰🥰 I have a question for an episode... or something I think both me and my puppies would love to know more about... we would like to know about some of the Tutors favorite pets!!! 🐈🐴🐶🦅
Oh do watch ruclips.net/video/VRSHnqnK4oc/видео.html for some information on that. A big hello to you and your dogs.
Claire & Teasel have done a "Teasel's Tudor Trivia" video about that, check it out!
How on earth did we miss that one! I will have to watch it! Thank you
Id love to hear your commentary about The Tudors show and Anne's scenes played by Natalie Dormer .
Unfortunately, due to copyright that's tricky to do, but I did love Natalie Dormer as Anne. Although there's no evidence that Anne did watch the executions of the men from the Tower, I find that scene so very moving.
Yes even though the Tudors isn't factual, Natalie Dormer was superb. An Oscar winning performance. My favourite portrayer of Anne Boleyn
I've never given him much thought beyond his trial and ending. Now, I'm very curious.
Thank you, Claire.
I'm so glad that I've piqued your interest.
NOTHING! I know nothing. This is why I watch Claire, for there is stuff she knows.
Thank you!
Bow down to Claire, for she will enlighten thee!
@@wrp3621 thank you!
Me too. I thought I knew it all but shamefully only knew 3 out of the 11 facts!
Fascinating facts that I wasn't aware of about George Boleyn. You really bring these people to life. By the way, nothing to do with the Tudors, but I love your pretty shirt!
I recently finished your George Boleyn book and have to say how much I truly enjoyed it. I've now read three of your books and will be reaching for another, very soon!
Thank you! That's so lovely to hear.
We know that George and Anne Boleyn were close, is there any record of his relationship with his other sister, Mary?
Most likely not. Mary is a shadowy figure. There is little to nothing recorded about her family relationships and reactions to events. All along I thought George was a shadowy figure too but after viewing this video... Evidently not!
That was very interesting thank you gave me a whole new perspective on a character who beforehand I had always thought of as a rogue.
Thank you! He was such a gifted man.
Yep, before watching this, I just wrote him off as a bad husband and evil guy. Evidently I was wrong!
Just got the book👍 I’m looking forward to learning more about George Boleyn.
Thank you, Claire. I knew several of them! I surprised myself!🌝
I am so happy you told the truth about George Boleyn. He has gotten such a bad rap from what I have previously read. Now I can think differently of him. Thank you.
it's really quite terrible that in " historical accounts " a person can be so unfairly maligned . you would think that historical accounts , would deal in well researched facts and not be biased . the tudors made george out to be an ogerish sap . good seeing this side presented , great share thank you , for sharing............ps i knew nothing of these facts , george , was quite a standup guy.................
It really annoys me that The Tudors, The Other Boleyn Girl and Wolf Hall made George so unlikeable.
Well, I'm even happier with my decision to never watch The Tudors now!
@@beth7935 .....you know , in all fairness it is worth watching , especially if you know you can't take it as gospel...........
@@mizfrenchtwist It might be entertaining, but that level of wilful inaccuracy is unwatchable for me when they portray real people who can't defend themselves so unkindly. Braveheart's inaccurate, but there's less evidence to contradict, & it's not hideously unkind, so I still enjoy it.
@@beth7935 .........when i watch a " historical account " i take in the costumes , set designs , jewelry , hairstyles and other things . so to me it is worth watching , as there are still some take aways.............. .
ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING!!!! I don't believe that George and Anne committed incest!!!! I also believe that their "dearest" Uncle Norfolk had a hand in their trials and executions - he certainly didn't do anything to stop it!!!!
Sounds decent. TY Claire. I do point many 'Boleynists' in your direction to be 'corrected'🥰
I love your hair like this! So beautiful!
Thank you so much!
I had no idea that he was a poet or a man of such character! I think I might soon gift myself your book. Fascinating!
George's poetry was highly rated - it would be wonderful if some of it had survived.
I do hope "The lover complaineth" IS his. I do love it.
@@anneboleynfiles Yes. I do too. I'd never heard that it might be George's work before. I hope it is!
Anne was my ggggggggggggg Aunty on my mums side and on my dads side we owned the Berry Pomeroy castle it was gifted to the family by William the conqueror for fighting for him in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 they later on sold It to the Seymour family.
Thank you, very interesting
I didn't think there would've been enough info about George to write a book. Well done Claire! George always seemed to be a shadowy figure like his mother and sister Mary. Overshadowed by Anne no doubt.
Surprised Claire could list 11 facts and that I only confidently knew 3 of them! So embarrassing considering I thought I knew so much.
I was always of the belief that George's marriage to Jane was an unhappy one and that George was a bad man. That is how he is mainly portrayed onscreen. Cool fact that Jane wore only black after her husband's execution.
Never knew George contracted the sweating sickness. Shouldn't be too surprising considering how contagious it was but we only think of Anne and Carey contracting it.
It goes to show how truly caring Anne and George. While awaiting death, instead of thinking of themselves, they were worried about others. George worried about those he owed money to and people financially struggling. Anne worried about Elizabeth and her mother's health. So tragic.
George really gets a bad rep and deserves to be remembered honestly especially onscreen. Hopefully Claire's new book will help change people's minds
It would be so great to see a drama that focuses on George Boleyn. I didn’t like the way that he was portrayed in the Tudors series. I thought that Pádraic Delaney was a great actor, but he needed more to work with to portray a more nuanced and more accurate George Boleyn. The George in the series isn’t even allowed the speech that the historical George gave in real life. Thanks for a great episode, Claire!
😁 😷😎😷
If I had I time machine I'd go back and meet Anne, I wish there were an accurate portrait, after the beautiful Natalie Dormers riveting performance, that's what I think of.
Couldn't agree more!
Sorta crazy; but I knew 8 of those facts! Don’t ask me how I knew them, but I did lol 😂
How very, very interesting! Fiction loves to have a 'good guy' & a 'bad guy'. Sad that he and his wife got stuck in the roles they did. While I imagined that they weren't as they seemed in fiction, I had no idea he was the way you have described him here. And I did take for granted that he and his wife were 'not a loving couple'. I'm thinking I need to add a copy of your book on George to my wish list! Thank you for such an informative and interesting talk.
Thank you!
Me too. I always believed the George and Jane stereotypes. I shamefully only knew 3 out of the 11 facts.
I already knew all of this about George Boleyn......because I have read your book!! :)
Thank you!
Fantastic video once again ! Thank you 🙏🏻 ☺️
read an article today that Henry VIII’s centrepiece for his crown has been discovered by a treasure Hunter !
It was ALL news to me. What a fascinating historical figure. Thanks, Claire!
Thank you!
I shamefully only knew 3, out of 11 facts
Did Anne boleyn ask what George boleyn her brother spoke about before his death at tower hill. ?
My goal is to work through your books! LOL I really didn't get any right here. Sad! Thank you.
Thank you!
Was it Thomas Howard who knocked his wives tooth out?
Elizabeth Stafford, wife of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, did complain of abuse, yes. I'm not sure about the teeth, but she stated that he'd dragged her out of bed by her hair - see www.theanneboleynfiles.com/domestic-violence-tudor-example/
We saw a magic book disappear from the display at the beginning of the video! Fortunately, you showed it at the end so we had some closure. All fun. I think I knew most all of these things from watching your videos for so long. Still very good and enjoyed it!
Wow, you are very observant! I had to go back and look. Claire’s videos are so interesting!
Will your book on George ever come to Audible?
If I ever get chance to read it or find someone suitable to do so! I'd love to get it done, I really would.
Thank you, clair... Love all your talks
So glad!
Hearing this video made me see George Boleyn in a better light
I wish historians can make up their minds on Jane Boleyn role in the downfall of Anne Boleyn. I watched the Downfall of Anne Boleyn with Tracy Borman and she said Jane Boleyn was a witness of George and Anne incest. Their other historians that believe she was used as a scapegoat. Others who say Jane Boleyn was a witness. It drives me nuts.
Thank you for your video. It was so interesting.
I like to think that Jane Boleyn helped Catherine Howard with her affair with Culpepper out of revenge for what was done to Anne and George. No proof but I can't see why else Jane would have taken a risk like that if not for revenge.
I really don't understand why some historians are still repeating those old myths as fact. Julia Fox successfully debunked the idea that Jane was responsible in any way, and her work was meticulous.
@@Denise-ki9ii it’s just so confusing with this historians saying Jane doomed George and Anne and others saying there’s no proof that she was the witness George and Anne Boleyn committing incest.
Thank you for getting back to me I really appreciate it.
Thank you for getting back to me. Much appreciated. I have never heard of Julia Fox. I hope she has books. The whole thing was getting confusing to me.
@@leticiagarcia9025 yes, she wrote a biography of Jane Boleyn. I think it's called Jane Boleyn: the infamous Last Rochford.
🇭🇲🦘 I very much enjoyed this summary of facts about George Boleyn. Whilst none were not known by me, some facts I had forgotton, and to hear about them again, I found most interesting.
I must now go and view your other videos on George Boleyn, even though I have only recently finished 'catching up' on viewing your videos about Mary Boleyn.
🔷️ I was so pleased that you mentioned George's marriage with Jane Parker. I do believe that they were 'happily' married, even though so many other books and movies say differently. There is more proof that it was a happy marriage, than that it wasn't.
Also, with George's high influence at Court, he could have divorced her if he had wished, and even remarried. He did not! They both had demanding jobs at court (which meant they were often apart) However, that doesn't mean that they were not 'close'. ❤❤
📣 🌐 TO ALL: Please do consider purchasing the book on George Boleyn, written by Clare Cherry and Claire Ridgway. I have it (amongst other books by Claire Ridgway) 📚 and it is a great read. Highly recommended👍
Thank you Claire 👑👍Take care 💕🌐👋
Thank you, I hope you enjoy them.
I stand corrected! Turns out I didn't know George as well as I thought.
I shamefully only knew 3 out of the 11 facts in this video. I was even surprised that there was so many facts available. I assumed he was a relatively unknown figure, overshadowed by his sisters.
So glad it looks like George and Jane had a happy marriage after all. They both deserve to be remembered and portrayed onscreen correctly.
Never knew George contracted sweating sickness. I assumed Anne and Carey were the only known family members to have done so.
It goes to show how caring and good George and Anne actually were. While awaiting death, instead of feeling sorry for themselves, they worried about others. George about people he owed money to and those struggling financially and Anne worrying about little Elizabeth and the health of her dear mother. So sad and tragic. What a waste 🌹💕
@@Shane-Flanagan Hello Shane. Always nice to hear from you. You wrote "I stand corrected" about your knowledge about George. Don't worry, as I 'stand corrected' most of the time. hahaha 🤣 I have a memory like a sieve, finding it hard to retain information. We all continue to learn amazing new things about amazing people from the past. YOU ALSO wrote, "I shamefully only knew 3 ... etc etc .."! There is NO need for you to ever be ashamed. I knew only some of these things about George (as I said) but I have found (through Claire's wonderful research and work) that there is no much more about George Boleyn, than any of us could have imagined.
This is why I love viewing Claire's many videos and her books. I am still learning how to use tech stuff. I only began using a Tablet early in 2020. On finding Claire's videos including her Ask Claire videos, and by Subscribing I am able to go to her many Playlists on many Subjects and am still 'playing catchup' from her 2018, 2019 and 2020 videos; including the ones she 'puts out' on a regular basis. I watch the most recent (although haven't viewed todays yet as wanted to first send this to you) and I then go back to suggested links (suggested by Claire).
When I began viewing (due to me not being tech-savvy at all) I contacted Claire via email and she very kindly helped me to learn, and know how to find things on RUclips etc., until I became more proficient. Claire replied many times via email to assist me, which I though very thoughtful and kind of her, given how very busy she was, and is. Nothing was too much trouble. Hence my loyalty to Claire's channel and her other works (recently mentioned to you by me). I know that if Claire doesn't know something, she will say so; but if she does, she shares any old or new information with us.
I also like the the obvious 'passion' that shines through in Claire videos. Claire truly loves what she does, but is ALSO very good at what she does. Always informative, entertaining, friendly and fun. What more could we ask for? 😊👑👍
By for now Shane. Hope you are well. 🙃🇦🇺🦘😊
@@Lyndell-P When I said I stand corrected I meant that what I thought was true about George was actually not. I had said to you in another video about Mary and Anne that there is very little info about George. You pointed me in this direction saying there actually is a lot to know.
I mentioned I shamefully only knew 3 out of 11 facts as considering I'm such an Anne Boleyn fan for years, I thought I knew everything there is to know by now. It goes to show how misleading and false a lot of sources are and TV shows. George is usually depicted as a bad guy but when you look at academic and real historical documents and records like Claire has for her videos, you actually find out a whole different story. Mind-blowing 😺🌟🌻
He is pretty interesting! Thanks
Glad you think so!
Got it!!! Read it and love it!!
Oh, I'm so glad.
Really pretty blouse!
Thank you! 😊
I don’t know WHO does your captioning but they keep calling Anne Boleyn Amberlynn!!!! Does NO ONE CHECK THESE CAPTIONS?
I think that is a fault of the You Tube captioning as I have experienced big errors on other people's videos.When captioning is switched on it just runs automatically and errors are often down to how the software interprets accents. I suspect the channel creator's only input is to set their video up to be compatible with captions - not all You Tubers do this, but this is how I heard it explained on a different channel a few years ago.
They're done automatically. They can be very funny at times.
I didn't know he was a poet, so glad to learn that. I actually just bought this book on kindle, and the print version of The Fall of Anne Boleyn" A Countdown, I already have the ebook. I have a visual disability and can't actually see the print books very well, but I like having them for my bookshelf. Got them both as a little birthday treat for myself.
I watched the last episode of the second season of the series "Tudors " just few days ago. The last 2 episodes of that season concern the execution of George Boleyn and his Sister Ann. According to the series George had a very bad relationship with his wife and she witnessed against him when questioned by Cromwell. Apparently by watching this video I learn that, that was not true, or at least there is no evidence.
Later authors, ahem male authors, took evidence of the note that George read out at his trial, the fact that George and Jane had no children and Jane's subsequent seemingly foolish behavior during the Catherine Howard affair and spun it to assume that Jane must have been a terrible person. And if she was a terrible person, and since she went back to serve at court after George and Anne's death, therefore, she must have had a hand in their downfall. This totally sets aside that as a viscountess, Jane might not have been able to gracefully retire from court without serious and dangerous repercussions. She also may have sort of needed to work, given that a lot of George's property was confiscated at his downfall.
@@tessat338 🙂 thanks
It's just not true. I think that later writers made assumptions about Jane based on what happened with Catherine Howard. She's been so badly maligned.
@@anneboleynfiles thanks 😊
@@anneboleynfiles Very much maligned. I feel sorry for Jane. She unfairly gets a bad rep. George too evidently!
Thank you for another great video!
It's amazing how people are sucked into the other Anne boleyn girl the account of George boleyn. I follow Facebook with the Anne boleyn obsessions group. My word they say awful things and I passionately state George's case . Off course in a positive manner suggest they log onto Anne boleyn files claire ridgeway to enhance their lesrning of the boleyns. So interesting listening to the facts about George boleyn . I so want to read your book on him.
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I’m with George on his final speech, and I share the same faith. Why not be truthful and say something you sincerely believe? Correct me if I’m wrong, but I haven’t heard of an instance where the final speech changed anything.
Thank you for this video. If this had been an exam, I would've received a zero! I didn't know any of these facts. Also, I wish the media didn't make the marriage of George and Jane look so horrible
I would love nothing more than to listen to you for hours about all your knowledge of history. As a child I disliked history class and was horrible at it, but decades later I love nothing more then learning all I can about it all. And I have learned so much from you, thank you 💜
Love the opening music.
I knew he was a poet.
Thank you for giving us facts, and not false assumptions.
Will the book be available in ebook format please? Thank you
Yes, it's available as a kindle book.
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Such an amazing video Claire!!
Thank you so much!!
Is your book available as an audiobook as well?
Not yet, but I do hope to have time to narrate it one day.
To be perfectly honest, I never really thought much about George Boleyn, so thank you for filling out his character a bit. That was fascinating. But hey, am I the only one who can't stop watching the cupboard door behind Claire to see if it moves?! 😱She appears to be in an older home, and I hear what I interpret to be a very old clock chiming on occasion. I'm just waiting for the evidence that she lives in a haunted house, or has a haunted office. 🤨
She keeps cats, which we KNOW get into everything. So......
What year do you think Anne was born in?🥰
I had no idea he was a regarded poet.
It is sad that his downfall led to him being forgotten.
i brought the book about him.. can’t wait to read it.
George had been portrayed as being gay or bi-sexual. Was this fact or fiction?
Fiction. There's no evidence that he was gay or bi.
Is it true that George Boleyn was Bisexual.
There's no evidence that he was.
Thank you for this video. (Any of us who have a dim view of Henry's treatment of wives and friends should start the rumor that George Boleyn wrote 'Greensleeves' which has erroneously been attributed to Henry. LOL!)
I got in a little difficulty on another channel for a quick comment I made. That video, which featured another recognised Tudor historian, stated that Anne Boleyn had NO idea of the charges against her prior to her trial. So I note with interest in today's video, at 2:23, Anne's comment from the tower about her brother's ability to make his bed.
The comment I made which caused argument from another viewer was, if Anne went to trial in a Tudor court under Henry, accused of incest with her brother, the worst outcome would have been expected. It was intended as kind of a snide comment. Another person insisted Anne had absolutely NO idea what was happening. So I said no more and waited for a good opportunity to ask questions here. Was Anne completely ignorant of the charges before she went to trial?
She was told at her arrest that she was being accused of having sexual relations with three men: Mark Smeaton, Sir Henry Norris and an unnamed man. She was informed that Smeaton and Norris had confessed. So she wasn't completely in the dark, but Tudor defendants were not told the extent of the charges against them so they could not prepare properly to defend themselves.
@@anneboleynfiles Thanks for this answer!
That's PERFECT! I'm with you: "Greensleeves" was written by George Boleyn. Take that, Bloody Henry! :D
Really interesting comment! Discussing Tudor history in particular can get very painful on some vids- some people are apparently psychic & know what everyone thought, as well as what they did. Someone who'd "studied Anne Boleyn for a year at uni" was ADAMANT that Anne had 6 fingers, but ofc didn't want to discuss the source of this "fact"...
@@anneboleynfiles Thank you!
@@beth7935 The quality of discussion on some channels lacks knowledge. The most accurate information is here with Claire, IMO. I am surprised that some other official historians are a little loose with facts.
Review is good
Some facts I did know beforehand from reading about Anne, but you have piqued my interest in George in his own right, so I will definitely order the book. Thank you for another intriguing video.
Thank you!
I just finished your book on George Boleyn and wanted to convey how much I enjoyed it. I was so impressed with George Boleyn's speech before his execution, his poetry, his letters. I had no idea he had gone to France so many times - even the Riviera. Francis I must of had a real liking for him. I had assumed he had ridden on the skirts of his sisters, but I did not realize what a hard worker he was. I didn't fully take his charm and intelligence into account or his wit and temperament. No wonder he was arrogant. If I possessed his gifts and station in life, I would be arrogant too. I could understand why he became a friend of kings.
NIce video :D
Glad you liked it!
@@anneboleynfiles Glad you posted it! I wanna buy the book. Where can I find it?
@@Ghostly_writer my book on George? It's available as a kindle book or paperback. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it's free. You should be able to find the paperback on any good online book store. Thank you!
@@anneboleynfiles ok, great! Thank you!
I'm afraid that I didn't know any of these facts, the books I've read about the Tudor period didn't focus on George except as the brother of Anne whom she supposedly committed incest with. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.
Thank you! It's sad that he's been neglected when he had such an amazing life and career.
What was he admitting to during his last speech?
Nothing apart from reading God's word and not acting on it enough. Being a sinner.
I think he was saying: I am a sinner and have done things I am not proud of. But I never slept with my sister.
Definitely George should be known better. I like him too. Great idea actually