A very interesting read . I note your observation that the Yorkists had a history of eliminating their rivals - another argument re Richard and the two young princes ?
We should be careful not to draw direct links (because A happened doesn't mean B happened), but it does show the thinking of the period and the importance of eliminating threats. Edward IV notably "crushed the seed" of Lancastrianism in 1470s
Thank you, Nathen. A wonderfully researched and beautifully written article on Edmund Tudor. I thought many years ago that he might have been murdered. The circumstances of his death are all a bit too neat and although I doubt it could be proved, murder was a handy way to dispose of trouble. Thank you for sharing your photos of the tomb and arms. I always wondered why Edmund Tudor was spared the Reformation and moved to a more magnificent place of honour, especially given the rape of his wife, a child of 12, when other relatives were lost or left underneath later buildings etc. I also wonder if the distaste at the time against Edmund and the way he possibly forced Margaret was a motive for his murder.
How interesting, even for a non Brit, thank you Nathan! Lot of work you invested in this, regards from Athens
A very interesting read, as always. Thank you Nathen.
A very interesting read . I note your observation that the Yorkists had a history of eliminating their rivals - another argument re Richard and the two young princes ?
We should be careful not to draw direct links (because A happened doesn't mean B happened), but it does show the thinking of the period and the importance of eliminating threats. Edward IV notably "crushed the seed" of Lancastrianism in 1470s
Thank you, Nathen. A wonderfully researched and beautifully written article on Edmund Tudor. I thought many years ago that he might have been murdered. The circumstances of his death are all a bit too neat and although I doubt it could be proved, murder was a handy way to dispose of trouble. Thank you for sharing your photos of the tomb and arms. I always wondered why Edmund Tudor was spared the Reformation and moved to a more magnificent place of honour, especially given the rape of his wife, a child of 12, when other relatives were lost or left underneath later buildings etc. I also wonder if the distaste at the time against Edmund and the way he possibly forced Margaret was a motive for his murder.