10 Game Of Thrones Moments Ripped Off From History

7. Petyr Baelish Is Thomas Cromwell

Lord Baelish is an insane character and is basically responsible for every major event in the Game Of Thrones series. He pushed the first domino, and the rest came tumbling after. Thomas Cromwell, like Littlefinger, wasn't born into a high family, and instead rose through the hierarchy of society into a position of power that also involved dealing with finances. Again, similar to Baelish, Cromwell is responsible for causing multiple deaths - including that of Anne Boleyn - though they rarely came from his own hands. He would manipulate, lie and corrupt others into killing.