On May 17, 1521, Edward Stafford, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham, was executed for treason at the Tower of London. As one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in England, his execution reflected the dangerous political landscape of Henry VIII's early reign, where even the most influential nobles faced severe consequences for perceived disloyalty.
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17th of May, 1521. Edward Stafford, the 3rd Duke of Buckingham, was executed for treason. He was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in England. King Henry VIII ordered his execution on charges of treason. His downfall reflected the dangerous politics of Henry's early reign. The Duke was executed at the Tower of London on this day.
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