On this day in history, 22nd July 1437 (or 1438), John Scrope, 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton, was born at Bolton Castle in Yorkshire. He was a man who'd back the losing side multiple times, but with his head intact.
He fought at Towton with Edward IV, rebelled against him, supported Richard III, then Henry VII, then backed a royal pretender... yet he survived! He reall was like a cat with nine lives.
In this video, I explore:
- Scrope’s wild ride through the Wars of the Roses
- His rebellion, capture, and miraculous reprieves
- The secret to his Tudor survival streak
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