Dudley

Why Was Dudley Executed?

In April 1509, just after the death of Henry VII, Dudley and Sir Richard Empson, another leader in the council, were arrested. Both were convicted of treason and were executed, largely because of Henry VIII’s desire for popularity. How was Dudley executed? 17 August 1510 – The Executions of Sir Edmund Dudley and Sir Richard …

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