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    What was Muckle John the last of?

    Question #57928. Asked by MaggieG 5. (Jun 24 05 11:47 AM)


    TabbyTom

    The last English court jester. He lost his post when Charles I was executed in 1649.

    (Source: Various websites and "Fools and Jesters at the English Court" by John Southworth)

    Jun 24 05, 4:15 PM
    MaggieG 5

    Yay, Tom! There are those who think that the nearest equivalent nowadays is John Prescott, but while he would suit the hat, I don't think the queen finds him particularly droll...

    Jun 24 05, 11:55 PM


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