The Shocking End of a Tudor Baron - Edmund Sheffield’s Fall

 

He was a baron, courtier, soldier, and poet... with powerful patrons like Thomas Cromwell and George Boleyn. But on 31st July 1549, during the chaos of Kett’s Rebellion, 28-year-old Edmund Sheffield met a shocking and brutal end—not on a battlefield, but in a muddy ditch at the hands of a rebel butcher.

In this episode, I delve into the life—and haunting death—of a man often overlooked in Tudor history. Raised under Anne Boleyn’s brother, praised for his musical talents, and loyal to the crown, Sheffield’s story offers a poignant reminder of how quickly fortune could turn in Tudor England.

Join me as we explore:

- Sheffield’s powerful connections and noble rise

- His role in the 1549 Norwich campaign

- The deadly street fighting of Kett’s Rebellion

- And the emotional tributes left by those who loved him

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