The Wild Courtier of the Restoration | John Wilmot

Welcome to Forgotten Lives! In today's episode, we are looking into the life of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester a poet and famous libertine in Charles II's restoration court!
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[@ForgottenLives]

I was meant to upload this in the night! Hope you guys didn't mind the early upload!

[@ELKE-]

Sorry i'm later, by the time you upload the video: 5 hours ago, i still had problem with my internet. Thank you for the lovely and enchanted story! I think it was enchanted! Lol He confronted an early and crazy young live... Stay safe and healthy⭐Thank you!

[@britneysbritannia4790]

I'm always late but here. Be safe everyone 🖤

[@ELKE-]

@@britneysbritannia4790 Thank you! You too! Happy Easter🐇🙏

[@britneysbritannia4790]

@@ELKE- Happy Easter 🐣🖤

[@ELKE-]

@@britneysbritannia4790 😊 Thanks🙏Lol i'm still around, did relisten the video. All the best Britney, love your name! Bye!

[@murphy13295]

Jonny Depp in " The Libertine " . under rated and rarely mentioned . Excellent movie .

[@carolineolsenarnold7039]

I agree with you 100%.

[@MarciaBaker1205]

I'll have to watch it thanks

[@xueyang2550]

I loved that movie, one of Depp's best.

[@tashahardaway3896]

Love the movie

[@kelhimacmillan5675]

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Libertine". I think JD made the 2nd earl of Rochester into a kind of Jim Morrison style anti hero. That movie is so under rated, it's quite sad really...✌

[@MelMel-hu2ui]

I cannot believe some of the bad reviews The Libertine received starring Johnny Depp. I hate to say it, but there are a lot of folks out there with zero taste. This is Johnny Depp's best film ever and even HE knows it!! I am obsessed with this film and cannot see it enough! It is a masterpiece!! Every frame of the film is a work of art and the acting is top notch! The story of a horrible drunk and self centered demonic man of total privilege repenting and turning to God in Heaven is simply amazing to say the least! It must have been horrible watching someone rot from syphilis back then. Can you imagine?? Everyone that worked on the film did a top notch job! Definitely in my top 5 favorites of all time. Truly a masterpiece!! You've done a very nice job on this video. I just discovered you so I will sub and view your other work since I enjoyed this so. I'm positive I will love those as well. I'm obsessed with history, so your channel is for me! 😊 ❤️ 😊

[@kelammo]

Only he could’ve done Wilmington justice!

[@BJ-xh8tg]

I thought u was me 🇬🇧 Friend mel , but u @in'T

[@marklawless8829]

The Libertine is my favourite movie. John Wilmot, a legend.

[@alme7748]

Whish to whatch It......But don't have NETFLIX....☹️

[@sweeneyt0dd]

Ikr im so obsessed with it

[@brightstarpoe]

The movie The Libertine (2004) with the part of Rochester played by Johnny Depp is a very good movie, not to everyone's taste I know but I thought it was fantastic.

[@richardputz3233]

That was my first thought after I saw the first two minutes of the video.I really enjoyed the movie although I did cringe thru most of it.

[@mozeyada716]

My fav movie ever, best screen performance by JD

[@thejudgmentalcat]

"Live fast, die young" describes his life.

[@godloveszaza]

At least he got to live. 98% of people in the world can't say the same.

[@carolkristian1146]

The Earl is an excellent example of a complex man living in Restoration England. A farmer, inventor, poet and satiric writer, wit and father. Unfortunately, due to his lifestyle in court, his debauchery remains the unfortunate focus of biographies, movies and plays. I would encourage people interested in the Earl of Rochester the II, to at least pick up a copy of his complete works. "A ramble Through St. James's Park" which was written after a falling out with a favorite mistress, is a masterpiece along with many others. John Wilmot remains a fascinating contributor to English literature.

[@Garbeaux.]

I’ll never forget that scene in the movie The Libertine where he was riddled with syphilis towards the end. It was monstrous. His face was all ate up with abscesses, teeth missing, deformed nose, and a clouded eye. Depp did a good job portraying him but that’s not surprising.

[@laurenw94]

The Libertine is one of those films that you appreciate more and more the older you get. I first watched it as a teen, never fully appreciated it nor took the time to understand. Now, nearing my 30s - I can safely say the bad reviews it got was so unfair.

[@JOYOUSONEX]

Wilmot packed a whole lot of living into his 33 years. Great story.

[@sararoberts2973]

The Libertine is such a good movie!! I still cry at the end

[@marklawless8829]

I have the same feel. One of my fav movie ever. I watch it 100 times....always the same pleasure, in the end I also cry

[@julielivinlife2447]

FL you do such an amazing job narrating these pieces of history. You really make history interesting. I appreciate all your hard work and time you put into each video. Thank you 💙 (To those who question his accent is NOT fake)

[@marklawless8829]

The Libertine is my favourite movie. John Wilmot, a legend.

[@jenniferaitken8731]

Yes ❤ had a few days off KZbin as it isn't good to spend the entire lock down in bed but today is my official binge day and I'm glad to see new uploads from all my favourites x

[@rullmourn1142]

Oh wow, thanks for doing my request, sir.

[@ForgottenLives]

My pleasure! Thank you for the suggestion!!

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Wow, Many thanks for a great video, content and images on the life of wild, inimitable, daring, mad, bad, dispute and courageous Earl of Rochester! I didn't know he was such a young child, teenager of 13 years, when he began his debauched lifestyle; I'm shocked. King Charles II was very Kind to sponsor his Grand Tour. He was also fortunate that he had such a charismatic personality, otherwise I doubt the King would have forgiven him for his insult and outrageous behaviour. But, what a life! I also think Libertine was really good and that Johnny Depp nailed it. Xxxx

[@3000KJH]

The Libertine is one of my favorite films. The theater scene alone is something to be seen. Johnny Depp and Samantha Morton are brilliant. Very informative and well made video. 👏

[@geewilikers9780]

I have loved his poems for more than a decade now and I had no no no idea how deep his rabbit hole went. thank you for this informative presentation! i didn't know that i could appreciate him more but here i am. thanks again.

[@user-cj6yw5fu4l]

Really good, I know that he was a really intelligent man,but had to try many many things ,maybe to experience more and more,and just got hooked on that life,thanks for your work 🎭

[@SaraEvelinaLofqvist]

Love your way of storytelling ❤️

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you :D

[@carriemarsh1634]

As if we would complain about you posting early! With most of the world in lockdown, many of us are here looking for something to stave off the cabin fever, some to alleviate boredom, and some like me, listening to your great storytelling while I work on creating something. Thanks for another interesting history of a littler known celebrity of the past. Stay safe, and I look forward to your next Forgotten Life!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you for watching!

[@nicoleperron3315]

Quite a life, I don't know much about that era, how far out of the norm was he? Pretending to be a doctor is quite disturbing.

[@elinat2414]

Nicole Perron While it was common (and expected) for upper class gentlemen to drink and visit prostitutes, even Wilmot’s contemporaries remarked on his level debauchery. Another way he was exceptional was that he was completely unapologetic about what he was doing. Other men may quietly drink with their buddies and set up their mistresses in discreet apartments, he was very open about and even proud of what he was doing. This is also reflected in his poetry.

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

The Restoration was one long debauch…and then a long hangover.

[@bunnymad5049]

Thanks again. I always look forward to your uploads. xxx Getting my youngest son interested as well. Hope you and yours are keeping safe!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for watching!

[@esterherschkovich6499]

Thank you always.

[@davidtaylor975]

I did a thesus on JOhn Wilmot in university, he wrote 'Life and Love,' what has been described as the most beautiful, Crystollete, in the English language.

[@Ruby321123]

Awesome. 👍

[@kathymurphy1588]

Excellent Thank You

[@josephshattuck5210]

Amazing as all was , very interesting

[@msxy9594]

He destroyed and voilated the Kings "precious" sun-watch?😂😂😂 I didnt knew that one before... this guy was BRILLIAN!!!!!!😂😂😂😂❤

[@adventureswithamy7747]

This guy was an animal!! So interesting. Thanks again!

[@ELKE-]

Happy Easter FLives!🐇 I love the way you narrate the stories, makes the listen very enjoyable! Loved this video, you always do a great job! Thank you very much.

[@ELKE-]

Btw: You had 4 ads. Will relisten later for more. You deserve it! Thank you❤

[@ForgottenLives]

@@ELKE- Happy to hear you enjoy the videos! Thanks !!!

[@ELKE-]

@@ForgottenLives Thank you! Always welcome!

[@rogerevans9214]

love to hear all your story

[@vannugejiiko1067]

Here again love listening to you, was listening to your brother Mortis media he is great with horror stories which I listen when in bed about to sleep you guys are the best.

[@nnj6918]

Powerful, excellent movie...

[@merikatools568]

Absolute Mad Lad

[@janetcw9808]

What a dirty piece of work, literary genius or no. I'd love to know the wifes life story but no doubt more forgotten than the man. All good wishes to to you, yours and followers Worldwide Xxx 🙏🏼

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Great video 😄

[@primesspct2]

I will have to watch those movies!

[@LisaMarie-mc5oq]

New here. Great voice,informative and historical. Love it,subscribed and binging through this channel,I don’t forget to like ☺️

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks very much!

[@annie_xo]

Man, STDs of various sorts must have been absolutely rampant back in the day. Gross.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Thank you.

[@angelmochi9630]

thanks for the vid!

[@ForgottenLives]

Thanks for watching!

[@misscherifurbaby]

Did that guy Alcock fromThe Libertine really exist?? Love that character!

[@ForgottenLives]

Indeed ☺️

[@coleannjordon9727]

Thanks💕🍻💙

[@akira_thequeen]

Love this content 👏🏽

[@ForgottenLives]

Thank you :)

[@mistymeaner1753]

I love John Wilmot.

[@alcidebava1854]

Non esiste molto di questo straordinario artista in italiano.....era veramente avanti nei tempi , i suoi versi , i suoi aforismi, i suoi epigrammi erano e sono di un attualità straordinaria , e lo saranno sempre . Pultroppo non è molto conosciuto( Almeno in Italia e sinceramente non capisco perché.). Nelle librerie non si trova facilmente , bisogna ordinarlo e molte opere non sono state nemmeno tradotte. Io lo sto studiando da circa 1 anno , era incredibilmente avanti. Peccato il suo lato autodistruttivo, è stata una perdita incalcolabile , poteva dare ancora molto .... è morto troppo troppo giovane, ma ugualmente è riuscito a "tatuarsi" nella storia. Grazie infinite per questa chicca

[@CountMoriVond]

"...when he was only just thirteen years old, he grew debauched. Apparently it was at this age that he hired his first prostitute and turned atheist. " - must've been one Hell of a prostitute.

[@TimLondonGuitarist]

Blimey, he lived hard & fast.

[@ForgottenLives]

Indeed!

[@rasaldo]

i am currently reading, Old St Pauls, and the earl plays a prominent part...

[@cherylbrooks7005]

❤

[@nancyM1313]

At 18yrs old....The Tower of London for STALKING and KIDNAPPING. He had ♡2 Ladies in Waiting for Elizabeth Malet when he kidnapped her. Must Not tarnish her reputation. Yep, yep! I watch this on Netflix. Thanks FLives. 😷 *STAY SAFE/HEALTHY and SANE* 🤪💛 Hey EB🌻

[@ELKE-]

Nice to see you here! Happy and healthy Holy Easter! Also to your family🐇🍫🙏

[@nancyM1313]

@@ELKE- 🍃 *Happy Easter* 🍃

[@nancyM1313]

Hi EB, left you a msg at Stranger. And Scooby found me at Swamp Dweller. Lol, I am having dinner early and was going to M Media to see you there. Happy you are here now. Hope you had a nice day. 💙🙏💙

[@ELKE-]

@@nancyM1313 😊🙏 🐦*Thank you*🐦

[@ELKE-]

@@nancyM1313 Ha! What a meeting! Everywhere! Lol I'll check later there, thanks. I had problem with my internet on Saturday, and almost the all Sunday, still slowly. Have to make few calls now. See you later. Take care and be safe!❤🐇❤

[@shirleyniedzwiecki1104]

Bravo! It is, no doubt, difficult researching, compiling and editing information from the 17th Century. It was easy to disappear from a town after posing as a doctor or anyone else. Information followed slowly to other towns and cameras were sparse (lol). It’s extraordinary that any crime was “solved.” One was as likely to attribute misfortune to the sufferer’s hidden evil character (Job) as you would witchcraft, (women). But actually, logically analyzing a crime? Isn’t that quite recent? 19th Century? Scotland Yard?

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thank You😊

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Rochester New York was named after him

[@arabicempress]

How to put this... he lived a very colorful life.. in the end his bad lifestyle got the best of him.

[@sheilayoung8007]

What a man of great debauchery! Nasty! I do hope that repented! Enjoyed the story!

[@jocelynpoesnecker5526]

I ask Dear God humbly to Bless you and your family.🍓🎁💐🍎🌈🍄🌹🐚🍊🍋🌷🌷🌻🍿🦋🕋🕌❤️❤️❤️

[@sheilayoung8007]

@@jocelynpoesnecker5526 thank you

[@jocelynpoesnecker5526]

Sheila Young . I wish you well. Verily we are Blessed By Dear God!❤️❤️❤️

[@angb.4360]

He’s my 10the great grandfather

[@euggiemonad2523]

The Jim Morrison of his day -- not Bukowski, as someone commented below (who apparently knows very little about Bukowski). My question is, if there are films and biographies about this guy, why is he the subject pf Forgotten Lives?

[@ForgottenLives]

It was suggested! Plus the films and biographies aren't all that well known!

[@marklawless8829]

I agree, I am a big fan of both and I always felt a Morrison vibe in Rochester, and vice versa

[@mkcollectibles9387]

Tyvvm.....interesting. He diddled his whole life away....lol. PS; ypur subs almost to 30k...

[@samanthaesra4035]

The film about Johon Barrymore , can you inform us if it's true or not ?

[@jenniferryersejones9876]

Never mind his bravery under fire or writing abilities, he was a disgusting human being. Happy Easter, FL!

[@ForgottenLives]

Happy Easter!

[@ThugShakers4Christ]

The 2004 movie is one of my favorites. Coincidentally, I may have fucked up my life for three years in college by essentially emulating him and espousing libertine values. Whoops.

[@conlaiarla]

I did likewise....loved it at the time. Paying for it ever since .

[@marklawless8829]

whores and alchool?

[@vanessamcqueen5768]

libertine movie nobody ever heard of it n I'm still the crazy weird human lololol

[@thosememoriesmeanalottome704]

Nyc

[@wilmoty]

these are my ancestors.

[@floraposteschild4184]

He seemed to have believed in quantity, not quality.

[@sugarjones731]

At 13 he hired his first prostitute and turned athiest😬🤔 Debauched indeed. Was he thing kings lover?

[@ForgottenLives]

I didn't find anything that would suggest that he was!

[@FallenAngel9979]

No! Charles liked his ladies and that was it!

[@davidcutts9079]

The Bukowski of his day!

[@rebeccalee1065]

I Hate It When Sinners Suddenly, On Their Death Bed, Find Religion. Is It Not Available When They Are Sinning?

[@neitajames6029]

He was indeed a dirty boy. Who had no shame. What about all the women he slept with. Wow guess he didn't think all his dirty deeds would lead to a early death.😱😣. A guy I went to high school said he was going to join the army and have a baby in every country he went too, also one in every state. I'm going why? He said he wanted to see how many children he could have idiot. Not very responsible. Just nasty. Back then things was not very sanitary. Didn't play to be a player. Died at 33. Omg it ate off his nose.🤢. He was called a earl. He had the nerve to brag. Just went from woman to woman. He had a lot of nerve to get married then felt he could still sleep with as many women as he wanted. Didn't know he could pass STDs to his wife not to mention his many lovers. No shame and a early death. His wife should of listened to her parents, they probably heard what a fake he was. Interesting story. Young men of today could learn from him what not to do. And the consequences of being a man whore. Love respect and positivity always. Neita james.

[@Bonita.ch1]

MORAL OF THE STORY? LIVE A MORAL LIFE!

[@nimbledick9869]

Surely you can do better than reading the Wikipedia page out aloud?

[@SteveMagr]

Makes sense to me.

[@migue4793]

What sexual disease makes ones nose rot? Too many dirty fishes on his face? I figured he was ate up with VDs. That's my age 33 omg. Too bad they didn't have condoms then.

[@bobbierobinson6269]

They did have a form of condoms, but just like today, it's too much trouble for a man to use.

[@Nyctophora]

Advanced syphillis will do it.

[@dasharound4371]

Syphilis

[@marklawless8829]

maybe the rotten nose if also for the alchool abuse. Liver was destroyed, blood was full of alchool so maybe some parts of his body began to go in necroshis. But maybe the Syphilis

[@robinsuewho9430]

Either people back then were extremely unattractive or the artists weren't very talented.

[@arieluv615]

Im so disgusted thinking how many women he passed those venereal diseases onto while he was playing as a doctor. 🤢

[@reindeer-o-stoole]

how the fuck is his a forgotten life? ludicrous nonsense.

[@ChildOfTheFlower]

The Restoration period is already an era not exactly in popular medium where when you think of the important players of the era, Rochester doesn't exactly come to mind.

[@reindeer-o-stoole]

@@ChildOfTheFlower I respectfully disagree!

[@malcolmandrews4942]

A wonderful example of where atheism leads. Atheism is not just about there being no God to answer to, but it is even more about not accepting any of God’s laws that might interfere with one’s personal desires. I think that atheism is arrived at via the road of rebellion against any of God’s laws that stand in the way of outwardly expressing one’s sinful inclinations.

[@terrykobleck6529]

Westside Calvinistic Chapel- Malcolm Andrews I am an atheist and I take great offense at your views. Atheists are no more or less immoral that most Christians. In fact an atheist who commits a kind act is more moral than a Christian because they do it simply because it is right and not because of a fear of god or desire for heavenly reward. morality was not invented by Christians. I would also point to the number of Christian mass murderers who kill Muslims, Jews, and black people because they think god made them better than them. Or the evangelical preachers who believe god sends hurricanes and floods to punish acceptance of gay people. I’m not at all impressed by “Christian morality”.

[@caseywoodbury3412]

Malcom Andrews, Christians have not exactly cornered the market on morality. Be objective and honest, take a look around you…it’s not terribly impressive.

[@ericspencer8093]

Am I the only one who finds the narrator's fake British accent annoying?

[@nicoleperron3315]

@Sebastien Sade, he is British, lol. I quite like his accent. His content is also very good.

[@ForgottenLives]

No faking here! Born and raised in Kent but, I understand my voice isn't for everyone!

[@ericspencer8093]

@@ForgottenLives That's odd to my ears, as I've heard many British speakers, even married to one. Your accent has distinct American undertones.

[@sheelahales4738]

There are many BRITISH ACCENTS. He is a BRIT.

[@pinklady3885]

Jealous! He has a lovely English accent.