During the Medieval times, there was a huge scandal that rocked King Edward II of England. He was a man who favoured specifically one man, Piers Gaveston who was considered his closest courtier. There were rumours that Gaveston and the King were lovers, however Gaveston was awarded huge amounts of wealth and land. He was made the Earl of Cornwall, and became very rich and other Barons and members of the King's court were very jealous.
Gaveston was exiled from England a number of times, but when he returned following his third exile he was seized at Scarborough Castle. The Earl of Warwick then condemned him to death and he was held inside of Warwick Castle. After this he was taken out of the castle, and in a nearby forest he was executed and hacked to death by two soldiers. After finding out about this Edward II was furious with the execution of his best friend.
Join us today as we look at, 'The BRUTAL Execution Of Edward II's Possible Lover - Piers Gaveston.'
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17 окт 2024
