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The rumor that he was Warwick cost Lincoln his claim and his life
A young boy is crowned king in Dublin, impersonating a prisoner in the Tower of London. This audacious human theater threatens to topple the Tudor dynasty.
The rumor that he was Warwick cost Lincoln his claim and his life
This episode delves into the extraordinary conspiracy that sought to overthrow Henry VII's nascent reign. It explores how a false rumor and a cunning priest set in motion a chain of events that nearly changed the course of English history.
Date: May 24, 1487
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Key Figure: Lambert Simnel (or John)
Conspirator: Richard Simon
Dynasty: Tudor
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