Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk

English nobleman and soldier, claimant to the Yorkist throne, executed in the Tower.

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Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk
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English nobleman and soldier, claimant to the Yorkist throne, executed in the Tower.
Born:
1472
Died:
1513-04-30
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1472s Historical Era Archive
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Origins & Early Life

Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk, 6th Earl of Suffolk, KG (c. 1471 – 30 April 1513), Duke of Suffolk, was an English nobleman and soldier. The son of John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk and his wife Elizabeth of York, he was through his mother the nephew of the Yorkist kings of England Edward IV and Richard III and the cousin of Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (the Princes in the Tower) and of Henry VII's queen Elizabeth of York. Although the male York line ended with the death of Edward Plantagenet and the Poles at first swore loyalty to the Tudor king of England, they later tried to claim the throne as the Yorkist claimants in the maternal line.

Career & Major Achievements

Edmund was ultimately executed at the Tower of London. Edmund de la Pole was a son of John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk, and Elizabeth of York.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

His mother was the second surviving daughter of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, and Cecily Neville. She was also a younger sister to King Edward IV and older sister to Richard III.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1471: 1471 Milestone — 1471 – 30 April 1513), Duke of Suffolk, was an English nobleman and soldier.
  2. 1472: Birth of Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk — English nobleman and soldier, claimant to the Yorkist throne, executed in the Tower.
  3. 1513 (1513-04-30): Passing & Historical Legacy — Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk passed away on 1513-04-30, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk

True or False: “True or false: Edmund de la Pole's primary political allegiance remained solely with the Tudor monarchy throughout his life.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. While the de la Pole family initially swore loyalty to the Tudors, Edmund and his relatives later attempted to claim the throne as Yorkist claimants through the maternal line.

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Who was Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk and what are their primary contributions?

English nobleman and soldier, claimant to the Yorkist throne, executed in the Tower. Origins & Early Life: Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk, 6th Earl of Suffolk, KG (c. 1471 – 30 April 1513), Duke of Suffolk, was an English nobleman and soldier. The son of John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk and his wife Elizabeth of York, he was through his mother the nephew of the Yorkist kings of England Edward IV and Richard III and the cousin of Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (the Princes in the Tower) and of Henry VII's queen Elizabeth of York. Although the male York line ended with the death of Edward Plantagenet and the Poles at first swore loyalty to the Tudor king of England, they later tried to claim the throne as the Yorkist claimants in the maternal line.

When was Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk born and during which historical era did they live?

Edmund de la Pole, 3rd Duke of Suffolk was born on 1472 and passed away on 1513-04-30. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1472 Chrono-Archive.

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