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First appears as Wolsey's protégé and Henry's secretary in All Is True (Henry VIII). He becomes Bishop of Winchester and leads the attack on Cranmer, Act 5. He is based on Stephen Gardiner (c. 1483–1555), Bishop of Winchester 1531.
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Subjects: Shakespeare Studies and Criticism.
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