The Turbulent Life And Tragic End Of The Last Plantagenet | Margaret Pole

Margaret Pole is probably, unfortunately for her, best remembered for her botched and unjustified execution. But how did the last Plantagenet woman get from being the daughter of a duke and niece to a king, to being on Henry VIII's hitlist? This video looks at Margaret's life, the hardships she endured, the choices she made, and what led to her horrifying death...

***NOTE*** I made a silly error when recording, and said Richard III was Gloucester's 'older brother' - obviously he was not! I have since edited the video, but depending on when you are watching it, you may still see this error for a few more hours until Youtube processes the video.

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[lfgifu]

Istg executing a 67 year old woman, one who had looked after your daughter, is a different level of cruelty. Henry really was a monster, more than a “man of his time”

[onagaali]

For Henry VIII to have his elder maternal 67 year old cousin executed and without trial or accusations, who looked after his daughter is notoriously heinous and unjust. Lady Margaret Pole deserved to live out her days in peace and dignity.

[bellydancerkristen]

This poor woman was failed by every single man with any so-called power/authority over her. What a disgusting time to be a woman during this time and in this region on earth.

[overcomerbtboj]

I just can’t get the picture out of my mind of this elderly old lady going to the scaffold - it was cruel and brutal and inexcusable of henry

[areiaaphrodite]

It melted my heart hearing how, even after Mary was declared illegitimate and sent away from court to live with Elizabeth and her household; Margaret was willing to work for free and cover all expenses for Mary in order for them to stay together. You can tell Margaret really loved Mary and probably saw her as her own daughter. After being barred from seeing Katherine, Mary definitely needed a kind, loving mother figure. RIP to Margaret's gentle soul ❤

[JacqueScherrer]

Thank you for making this video. I’m a direct descendant of Margaret through her son, Henry. She is my 15th great grandmother. It’s crazy how the whole family was just slaughtered. 😢 The story of Margaret’s death makes me sad every time I hear it. It’s just evidence of how paranoid Henry VIII had become.

[samanthasandefer]

So awful and sad. Henry the 8th was a nasty, paranoid tyrant. Such a horrible shame for such a kind and noble lady to be treated thus and to suffer such a painful end. Thank you for remembering her and telling her story!

[christyhollis]

You have Margaret pole beautifully done. I wish for others could have her hard tragic life explained as well as you just did. I didn't understand her younger years until now but she had sadness and hope and end in horrific way. Thank you for this woman that was the last plantagenets

[Goodiesfanful]

Poor Margaret Pole is best remembered for her horribly botched execution. Even for those brutal times it was horrifying.

[annasmall]

They say Henry’s personality changed drastically after the jousting injury. It’s blamed on how he coldly executed Anne and Katharine Howard. Could have been brain damage.

[marcietorrence]

You make it to age 67 against the odds, and then a nutjob at the helm executes you, unfair!

[davidlappleby]

As others have pointed out, George was older than Richard. George Duke of Clarence was born 1449. Richard of Gloucester was born in 1452.

[tuikkur.]

Three Margarets of this era, I've always been fascinated about: Margaret Beaufort, Margaret Pole and Margaret Tudor.❤🥰 Thank you for this excellent video of Lady Margaret Pole who lived so gracefully and died a death she most certainly did not deserve.

I would also like to point out how much I enjoy listening to you. English is not my native language, but you make it easy to understand for me. I didn't have any trouble at all to keep up. I didn't even have to use subtitles! I'm definitely going to look into your channel more closely soon.
Thank you and greetings from Finland! ❤

[Sannahmusic]

How terrible to die in such a way, especially for an obviously innocent lady!

[alty]

Yet another reason to despise Henry VIII.

[BeeKool__]

I would also like to add that I am really glad that Margaret was there with Mary(later Queen Mary)Tudor during a very difficult time in her young life. At least for some time Margaret was with Mary before Henry removed her of her charge of caring for her young royal cousin.

I always felt deep sympathy for Mary Tudor who would later be known as Bloody Mary. I often think what her life could have been or how things might have turned out differently for her had Mary been shown more compassion and love. By no means am I excusing Queen Mary I of the atrocities that were later committed in her name during her reign.

From my readings about Mary I, I can't help feeling sorry for her sad life but I often see her kinswoman, the Contess of Salisbury as a strong influence and beacon of light in her life during some turbulent times. I think Mary could have gone on to be far worse if it had not been for that matriarchal guidance in her formative years by Maggy Pole.

That's just my thoughts about Mary I and the Contess of Salisbury.

[kimberliepopovich]

I always admired Margaret for everything she had to endure. She was a women that loved her children and tried help everyone. She was pious and dedicated to helping make peace. She didn't deserve how she was treated.

[janerogers]

"Behind every great fortune is a great crime." This is was truer then than it is today. The people at the top are monsters. H8 was worse than most.

[helpinyerdasellavon]

Great video on Margaret Pole, the best I've seen on this historical figure. Love how your work is always well documented and beautifully done with high quality format. You're channel is by far my favourite 💕👑

[gczxgxv]

The best thing Edward the Fourth did in his reign was get rid of George, Duke of Clarence. Richard of Glousceter did take good care of Margaret and her brother, the Earl of Warwick.