EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 12 MIN

Margaret Pole: The Plantagenet Heiress Who Became a Tudor Target

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode traces how Margaret Pole, a senior member of the Plantagenets, rose to prominence as a court lady and was later condemned by Henry VIII. It examines her attainder, confinement in the Tower, and dramatic execution, while weighing contemporary evidence against later historiographical debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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