• Ambition and Betrayal: The Downfall of Buckingham

  • Jan 28 2025
  • Length: 15 mins
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Ambition and Betrayal: The Downfall of Buckingham

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  • 🏰 "The Downfall of Buckingham" 🔪 Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham, had everything: royal blood, immense wealth, and a grand vision for his legacy. But in the dangerous world of Henry VIII’s court, ambition was a double-edged sword.

    In this episode, we uncover Stafford’s rise from privilege to peril, his bold defiance of Tudor law, and the whispers that sealed his fate. Why did Henry VIII turn on his cousin? Was Stafford guilty of treason—or a victim of paranoia?

    🎙️ Dive into the intrigue, ambition, and betrayal that led to one of the most dramatic executions of the Tudor era. This is Part 1 of a two-part exploration into the life and legacy of Edward Stafford—and the deadly game of power in Tudor England.

    ⚔️ Keep your sword sharp and your history sharper.
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