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Coat of Arms of Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers
Politics Revolts 

Execution at Kenilworth of Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers

August 12, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Burgundy, Executed, France, Woodville Family

Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers and his son were captured shortly after the Battle of Edgcote. They became prisoners of

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Edward, 17th Earl of Warwick
Politics 

Perkin Warbeck and Edward Plantagenet attempt to escape

June 9, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments 1498, Executed, Lady Catherine Gordon, Princes in the Tower, Tower of London

Perkin Warbeck and Edward Plantagenet attempted to escape from the Tower of London on 9th June 1498. Perkin Warbeck was a

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Buckingham's Rebellion. The Duke of Buckingham finds the River Severn swollen, blocking his route to support the rebellion against King Richard III
Chronicles Revolts 

Buckingham’s Rebellion

September 3, 2021March 15, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Brittany, Croyland Chronicle, Executed, France, Treason, Woodville Family

In 1483 a series of uprisings took place across England and Wales. Collectively they are often referred to as Buckingham’s

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Coat of Arms of William, lord Hastings
Chronicles Politics 

The Trial and Execution of William, Lord Hastings

September 3, 2021March 21, 2022 danmoorhouse 3 Comments 1483, Executed

William, lord Hastings was executed in June 1483 on charges of plotting against Richard duke of Gloucester, the Protector of

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Trial and execution of George, duke of Clarence
Chronicles Politics 

Trial, condemnation and execution of Clarence

September 3, 2021March 25, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments Attainder, Croyland Chronicle, Executed

The Trial and Execution of George duke of Clarence, from the Croyland Chronicle. The circumstances surrounding the allegations against the

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