Henry Montague (Lord Montague)

Henry Montague (Lord Montague), descendant of the Yorkist Plantagenet line, claims potential right to Henry VIII's throne. As a leader of the conservative noble faction opposing Anne Boleyn, he aligns with traditionalist forces resisting royal reforms. His presence at court—seated with the Duke of Norfolk, Henry Courtenay, and Lady Margaret Pole—marks his alignment with factions resisting Anne Boleyn's influence. Executed in 1538 for treason, his reserved and watchful demeanor reflects the cautious nobility awaiting power shifts. Mentioned in Barton's visions as a dynastic rival, he embodies the strategic opposition to Tudor reforms.