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Earl of Surrey

A nobleman and poet, son of the Duke of Norfolk, with a fiery temper.

minor

Also known as Surrey

First appearance: part i the coming

Earl of Surrey shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Katharine's cousin, sits with his back ostentatiously turned to a Lord Roydon of Cromwell's following.
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KHKatharine HowardTCThomas CromwellDODuke of NorfolkVIViridusTCThomas CulpepperEOEarl of Surrey

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral and foreign agents
  • Courtly power players
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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