Thomas Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Ruled England

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Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

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Welcome to Tudors Dynasty & Beyond, the podcast where history comes alive through stories of royalty, rebellion, and resilience. Hosted by independent researcher Rebecca Larson, each episode dives into the Tudors and beyond—Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Katherine of Aragon, forgotten queens, rebels, and adventurers. Enjoy Sunday storytelling, engaging historian chats, and the popular Thursday series Dr. Emma & Me, with Dr. Emma Cahill Marron. Discover love, power, intrigue, and survival in early modern England and across Europe.

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Thomas Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Ruled England

Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

36 minutes 16 seconds

3 weeks ago

Thomas Wolsey: The Butcher’s Son Who Ruled England

🔁 Encore Presentation: This fan-favorite episode originally aired in April 2025.

From humble beginnings in Ipswich to the heights of royal power, Thomas Wolsey’s story is one of extraordinary ambition. Rising from a butcher’s son to Cardinal and chief minister to Henry VIII, Wolsey ruled England with unmatched influence — until his spectacular fall from grace.

In this episode, we explore how Wolsey built his empire, the political genius that made him indispensable to the king, and the mistakes that cost him everything.

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Alison Weir