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Blown to Bits in Battle: The Tudor Rogue Who Might’ve Been Henry VIII’s Son
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He dreamt of invading Ireland with Spanish gold and papal blessing…
Instead, he died in a Moroccan ditch, his legs blown off by cannon fire.
This is the incredible, tragic, and chaotic story of Thomas Stukeley—Tudor adventurer, mercenary, spy, and the man rumoured to be King Henry VIII’s illegitimate son.
I’m Claire Ridgway, historian and author, and today we’re diving into the Battle of Alcácer Quibir on 4th August 1578—also known as the **Battle of the Three Kings**—where Stukeley died alongside kings and thousands of European soldiers.
In this video, I'll explore:
- The rumour that Stukeley was Henry VIII’s son
- Why Stukeley was chosen to lead a crusade into Morocco
- The bloody battle that killed three kings and shattered Portugal’s future
- How one English rogue became a legend (and a tragedy)
Want to know more about Stukeley’s life as a pirate, papal favourite, and Elizabethan thorn-in-the-side? Watch my full video here: https://youtu.be/Cq11kP14kek
Let me know in the comments—had you heard of Thomas Stukeley before? Do you think he could have been Henry VIII’s son?
#ThomasStukeley #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #OnThisDay #BattleOfThreeKings #SebastianOfPortugal #TudorAdventurers #ClaireRidgway #HistoryTube #DarkHistory #TudorMyths #RoyalBastards #Stukeley
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Instead, he died in a Moroccan ditch, his legs blown off by cannon fire.
This is the incredible, tragic, and chaotic story of Thomas Stukeley—Tudor adventurer, mercenary, spy, and the man rumoured to be King Henry VIII’s illegitimate son.
I’m Claire Ridgway, historian and author, and today we’re diving into the Battle of Alcácer Quibir on 4th August 1578—also known as the **Battle of the Three Kings**—where Stukeley died alongside kings and thousands of European soldiers.
In this video, I'll explore:
- The rumour that Stukeley was Henry VIII’s son
- Why Stukeley was chosen to lead a crusade into Morocco
- The bloody battle that killed three kings and shattered Portugal’s future
- How one English rogue became a legend (and a tragedy)
Want to know more about Stukeley’s life as a pirate, papal favourite, and Elizabethan thorn-in-the-side? Watch my full video here: https://youtu.be/Cq11kP14kek
Let me know in the comments—had you heard of Thomas Stukeley before? Do you think he could have been Henry VIII’s son?
#ThomasStukeley #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #OnThisDay #BattleOfThreeKings #SebastianOfPortugal #TudorAdventurers #ClaireRidgway #HistoryTube #DarkHistory #TudorMyths #RoyalBastards #Stukeley
999 episodes
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Content provided by Claire Ridgway. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Claire Ridgway or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
He dreamt of invading Ireland with Spanish gold and papal blessing…
Instead, he died in a Moroccan ditch, his legs blown off by cannon fire.
This is the incredible, tragic, and chaotic story of Thomas Stukeley—Tudor adventurer, mercenary, spy, and the man rumoured to be King Henry VIII’s illegitimate son.
I’m Claire Ridgway, historian and author, and today we’re diving into the Battle of Alcácer Quibir on 4th August 1578—also known as the **Battle of the Three Kings**—where Stukeley died alongside kings and thousands of European soldiers.
In this video, I'll explore:
- The rumour that Stukeley was Henry VIII’s son
- Why Stukeley was chosen to lead a crusade into Morocco
- The bloody battle that killed three kings and shattered Portugal’s future
- How one English rogue became a legend (and a tragedy)
Want to know more about Stukeley’s life as a pirate, papal favourite, and Elizabethan thorn-in-the-side? Watch my full video here: https://youtu.be/Cq11kP14kek
Let me know in the comments—had you heard of Thomas Stukeley before? Do you think he could have been Henry VIII’s son?
#ThomasStukeley #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #OnThisDay #BattleOfThreeKings #SebastianOfPortugal #TudorAdventurers #ClaireRidgway #HistoryTube #DarkHistory #TudorMyths #RoyalBastards #Stukeley
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continue reading
Instead, he died in a Moroccan ditch, his legs blown off by cannon fire.
This is the incredible, tragic, and chaotic story of Thomas Stukeley—Tudor adventurer, mercenary, spy, and the man rumoured to be King Henry VIII’s illegitimate son.
I’m Claire Ridgway, historian and author, and today we’re diving into the Battle of Alcácer Quibir on 4th August 1578—also known as the **Battle of the Three Kings**—where Stukeley died alongside kings and thousands of European soldiers.
In this video, I'll explore:
- The rumour that Stukeley was Henry VIII’s son
- Why Stukeley was chosen to lead a crusade into Morocco
- The bloody battle that killed three kings and shattered Portugal’s future
- How one English rogue became a legend (and a tragedy)
Want to know more about Stukeley’s life as a pirate, papal favourite, and Elizabethan thorn-in-the-side? Watch my full video here: https://youtu.be/Cq11kP14kek
Let me know in the comments—had you heard of Thomas Stukeley before? Do you think he could have been Henry VIII’s son?
#ThomasStukeley #TudorHistory #HenryVIII #OnThisDay #BattleOfThreeKings #SebastianOfPortugal #TudorAdventurers #ClaireRidgway #HistoryTube #DarkHistory #TudorMyths #RoyalBastards #Stukeley
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