The Greatest Tudor Villain: Sir Richard Rich

Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, rose from relatively modest beginnings to become one of the most powerful - and controversial - figures of the Tudor age. A skilled lawyer and political operator, Rich prospered under Henry VIII and Edward VI, playing a key role in the Dissolution of the Monasteries and benefiting enormously from the redistribution of church lands. He is perhaps best remembered for his involvement in the prosecutions of Sir Thomas More and Anne Boleyn, acts that cemented his dark reputation. In this episode, we explore how Rich navigated the brutal world of Tudor politics - and why his name still provokes debate centuries later.Sarah's article on Rich: https://thetudortravelguide.com/richard-rich-1st-baron-rich/Leez Priory: https://thetudortravelguide.com/leez-priory/Simply Tudor Tours: https://simplytudortours.com/--Host: Rebecca LarsonGuest: Sarah Morris