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Henry Paget: life of the week

Henry Paget: life of the week

Michael Hall guides us through the life of queer historical figure Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, from the rumours around his birth to his early death as theatrical public figure

Charlotte Vosper

Published: June 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM

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Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, lived a life of extravagance, luxury and theatre – and for this, he was the subject of much intrigue. In this episode, Michael Hall speaks to Charlotte Vosper about Henry's life story and the legacy of a man dubbed the 'Dancing Marquess'.

If you'd like to hear more from Michael about the queer lives connected to the National Trust and it's properties, then check out our discussion of his latest book A Queer Inheritance

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Charlotte VosperContent producer

Charlotte Vosper is a content producer at HistoryExtra