Yes, Henry VIII ordered the arrest and execution of the Duke of Buckingham, Edward Stafford, in 1521. However, it is unclear whether Henry VIII personally carried out the killing or if it was done at his direct command.
Yes, Henry VIII ordered the arrest and execution of the Duke of Buckingham, Edward Stafford, in 1521. However, it is unclear whether Henry VIII personally carried out the killing or if it was done at his direct command.
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Barbara J. Harris has written:
'Edward Stafford, third duke of Buckingham, 1478-1521' --
subject(s): Politics and government, Social life and customs, Great
Britain, Nobility, Biography
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William Winde built the original Buckingham Palace, originally
called Buckingham House, in 1703. Buckingham House was enlarged by
two architects, John Nash and Edward Blore, in the 19th century to
become the Palace.
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It was built in 1705 as a private residence for the Duke of
Buckingham. The title Duke of Buckingham was created in 1444 but
became extinct after the execution of the 3rd Duke in 1521 (my
guess is that's who you are referencing in your question). It was
recreated in 1623 and a few more times after that.
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William Winde built the original Buckingham Palace, originally
called Buckingham House, as a large townhouse for the Duke of
Buckingham in 1703. Buckingham House was enlarged by two
architects, John Nash and Edward Blore, in the 19th century to
become the Palace.