Character's backstory: The eldest of four children, born to his mother when she was only 12 years old. Thomas entered into royal service early; he fought for Henry VII against Cornish rebels (who were protesting against heavy taxation) when he was 20, was present at Katherine of Aragon's marriage to Prince Arthur in 1501 and helped escort Princess Margaret north to Scotland in 1503 (where she was to be married to James IV). Although the prospective heir to great wealth (Boleyn & Hoo estates,half the Ormonde & Butler fortunes) in his early years Thomas had to exist on 50 pounds annuity & whatever his wife (Howard family) could bring him. Married the daughter of the second Duke of Norfolk: the Howard family's fortunes were then low, as the second Duke fought for Richard III (York), not the future Henry VII (Lancaster, founder of the Tudor dynasty), at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Only three surviving children: "she [Elizabeth Howard] brought me every year a child", for five years. Two sons died in infancy. Although not penniless, he had nowhere near the income necessary to sustain a high court profile. Since his father had died in 1505, his private fortune now looked good. By the time Henry VII died in the spring of 1509, he had risen at court to the importance rank of 'squire of the body' & he walked in the king's funeral procession. He was knighted in 1509 at the coronation of Henry VIII. He was an excellent jouster, and took part in the joust celebrating the birth of Prince Henry in 1511 (the son of Katherine of Aragon and Henry VIII; sadly, he died soon afterwards). He was also a joint constable of Norwich Castle and Sheriff of Kent in 1512. He had a talent for languages - making him useful for diplomacy. His first diplomatic mission was to Margaret of Austria, regent of the Netherlands for Charles V, to deal with the planned invasion of France. It was on this visit that it was arranged for his daughter Anne Boleyn to be educated in Brussels, then in the Netherlands, as one of Margaret's demoiselles d'honneur.
He typified the accomplished, silver tongued diplomat, in the tradition of Castiglione's "The Courtier" . Cardinal Thomas Wolsey targeted him & tried to taint Thomas with disloyalty early in 1515 although nothing came of the insinuation. He was posted to Paris as the English ambassador in France from January 1519 to 1520. Anne Boleyn would have been there also. He was present & involved in the arrangement of the Field of Cloth of Gold. He also went on to meet Charles V at Gravelines with Henry VIII. This talent for languages and diplomacy may have been a family trait, handed on by Sir Thomas' great-uncle, the 6th Earl of Ormonde. He also spoke fluent Latin; Anne Boleyn inherited her father's gift of languages, being fluent in both French and English; as well as a good understanding of Latin. After sending pleas to Wolsey for favour, saying that neither he nor the King would regret it, he achieved the highly prized post of Controller of the Royal Household. In June 1525, Thomas at last achieved his peerage.
He typified the accomplished, silver tongued diplomat, in the tradition of Castiglione's "The Courtier" . Cardinal Thomas Wolsey targeted him & tried to taint Thomas with disloyalty early in 1515 although nothing came of the insinuation. He was posted to Paris as the English ambassador in France from January 1519 to 1520. Anne Boleyn would have been there also. He was present & involved in the arrangement of the Field of Cloth of Gold. He also went on to meet Charles V at Gravelines with Henry VIII. This talent for languages and diplomacy may have been a family trait, handed on by Sir Thomas' great-uncle, the 6th Earl of Ormonde. He also spoke fluent Latin; Anne Boleyn inherited her father's gift of languages, being fluent in both French and English; as well as a good understanding of Latin. After sending pleas to Wolsey for favour, saying that neither he nor the King would regret it, he achieved the highly prized post of Controller of the Royal Household. In June 1525, Thomas at last achieved his peerage.
House Portly began with Claudia Portly and Jack Portly in Italia. It moved to Hampton Court in London because their children moved there. Starting with William at the age of 19 and his sisters at the age of 13 and 10 when they were being hunted down by the Pope and his advisors. This is because an advisor tried to take advantage of Sophia and William lashed out. They fled to England and started a new life. William became friends with the King and Anthony Knivert. Hector Portly joined them after the death of his wife Madeline, he couldn't cope with their baby George on his own. Maria and Sophia married in England and had children. Hector and William's children moved to England.
height:6ft 3inch
black hair,blue eyes quiet muscular.
-is good friends with the cromwells
-he is kind, caring and protective
-came to court to be with his friend
-hates the pope,came to england to fight for the king
-jealous (in a good way )of thomas because he is married and cole is not.
-looking for love
-can be funny at times if someone is upset around him.
-cares fopr every one
-wants to make loads of friends at court.
- he can speak fulent australina and english.
Backgound:
Elaine was brougth up in a noble family. And shortly after turning 15 she married Lord James Northwood, and after 3 years of marriage she gave birth to a healthy baby girl; Elinor, they named her, 2 years later a boy followed; Ralph. the next two years she had two sons Thomas and Henry who both died in infancy. then after another year she gave birth to their youngest daughter; Constance.
Elaine was lucky and had a very good marrige, even though it was made of political reasons. She adored her husband and they where very happy.
The most inportant thing to her is her children. and she does everything she can to keep them happy.
Looks: ¨
Though she is no longer young, she still have beauty left in her. Her Hair is long and brown, and her eyes are blue. She has a medium height and is small of frame.
Elaine was brougth up in a noble family. And shortly after turning 15 she married Lord James Northwood, and after 3 years of marriage she gave birth to a healthy baby girl; Elinor, they named her, 2 years later a boy followed; Ralph. the next two years she had two sons Thomas and Henry who both died in infancy. then after another year she gave birth to their youngest daughter; Constance.
Elaine was lucky and had a very good marrige, even though it was made of political reasons. She adored her husband and they where very happy.
The most inportant thing to her is her children. and she does everything she can to keep them happy.
Looks: ¨
Though she is no longer young, she still have beauty left in her. Her Hair is long and brown, and her eyes are blue. She has a medium height and is small of frame.
Mother= Lady Nina Knivert née Müller
Brothers and sisters= (None yet)
Born= 12/03/?
Desmond is the first son of Anthony and Nina. His uncles are Markus, Wilhelm and Christian. Desmond was brought up as a young gentle man but has a little attitude some time. They say he is the spitting image of his father.
When Desmond was a few years old, he was a cheeky happy boy who loved to play with the other children and his mother.
When he was nine, his parents sometimes argued in front of him and this made him vow never to marry.
Desmond spent most of his time with his nan instead of being with his parents. When he saw them he was extremely excited.
Desmond studies French, Spanish and Italian and likes to show off to his parents what he learns. He likes to write poems and some novels and finds the subjects history and English fascinating.
-She was born on the 5 may.
- she is thin and she is of normal height.
- She has pircing blue eyes, and long brown hair
- she is very protective of her siblings, Francis, Ralph, Nicholas, and Constance
- She is the second oldest of the five children
- she is very fond of the three boleyns, Mary, George, and Anne
- She loves Dancing and Music, she is very well thougt, though she is not as clever as her younger sister
-Has been brought up by her parents to love everyone.
-Is the daughter of Emma Müller and Alexander Müller, and granddaughter of Sophia Clifford and Robert Clifford, earl of Montrose and Gemma Müller and Markus Müller.
-Her aunts and uncles are:
Maria and Ralph Northwood- cousin(s): Balian and Rebekah Northwood.
Hector and Madeline (died) Portly- cousin(s): George Portly.
William and Christina Portly- cousin(s): Cesare Portly.
Genevieve Müller
Christian and Ariadne Clifford
-Joanne loves to sing, sword fight and do archery.
-A lot of people call her a 'tom boy'
-Her uncle gave her her first bow when she was nine years old.
-She has dark hair and bright brown eyes.
-Has an adventurous personality and a large variety of interests.