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Conviction for Treason

When
1478
Where
Tower of London
Part of
Execution of George, Duke of Clarence

Clarence was imprisoned and found guilty of treason against Edward IV via a bill of attainder.

Clarence was imprisoned in the Tower of London and put on trial for treason. Edward IV prosecuted his brother, demanding Parliament pass a bill of attainder declaring Clarence guilty of unnatural treasons, despite Clarence's absence from the proceedings.

Sources

  1. George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence Wikipedia

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