High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Polydore Vergil or Virgil (c. 1470 18 April 1555) was an Italian historian, otherwise known as PV Castellensis. He is better known as the contemporary historian during the early Tudor dynasty. He was hired by Henry VIII, who wanted to distance himself away from his father Henry VII as much as possible, to document both his and his father's lives. Naturally, the historical accuracy has come into question especially concerning Henry VII. However, his work is still seen as important as he was one of the few to have a degree of access to Henry VIII and so his work is still frequently used.