Drunk on Power, Drowned in Wine | George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence
Being the middle child can be hard, especially when your older brother is King Edward IV of England and your younger brother is the future King Richard III.
George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence, was determined to make a name for himself. Unfortunately, he spent much of his adult life switching sides, making questionable decisions, and keeping his royal family guessing about his loyalty.
Eventually, George’s luck ran out. His brother, the king, gave him one final choice, and the story of what happened next involves a rather unusual method of execution and a whole lot of Malmsey wine.
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