Rowland Lee (1487 – ), Cromwell’s friend from his Wolsey days.
Week 10: 'Alas, What Shall I Do For Love?' (Part 1)
“A robust outspoken cleric, the least priestly man you would find in a long day’s march.”
Week 12: Anna Regina (Part 1)
In January, Cromwell’s friend Rowland Lee makes Henry and Anne husband and wife.
“As for Lee, he wonders if he believes in God at all — though it doesn’t stop him having a bishopric in his sights.” Cromwell sends Gregory to Lee’s household. “We’ll make him useful yet.”
“You don’t intend him for the church?” Cranmer asks.
“I said,” growls Rowland. “we’ll make him useful.”
Week 16: The Map of Christendom (Part 1)
“If I must confess, I’ll have Rowland.”
When Cromwell thinks he might be dying, he requests the least priestly priest in England. But he is in Wales.
Week 17: The Map of Christendom (Part 2) / To Wolf Hall
Everyone is sporting the king’s new hairstyle. “When Rowland Lee next pitches into the Rolls House, he thinks a cannonball is coming at him.”