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Cardinal Pole

A Catholic cardinal and political exile, a figure of opposition to the king.

minor

Also known as Pole

First appearance: part i the coming

See Cardinal Pole in part i the comingBook page

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KHKatharine HowardTCThomas CromwellNTNicholas Throc…VIViridusSNSir Nicholas R…CPCardinal Pole

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  • Peripheral and foreign agents
  • Courtly power players
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the reversal of Cicely Elliott’s hostility into remo…

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See Cardinal Pole in part i the coming