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William Pole Biography and Timeline

Follow William Pole through 5 dated historical records for England.

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William Pole, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1450–1450Years on this page

1450

7 February 1450

Arrest of William Pole

Earl · Chief Adviser · Tower of London · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Arrested & taken to the Tower of London

Role range: 1337-1453

7 February 1450

Impeachment

Earl · Chief Adviser · London · Warfare / Hundred Years War

For fraud & mismanaging the war, the King banishes him from England for 5 yrs. Blamed by Parliament for the loss of Maine & Normandy. Accused by Parliament of conspiring with France to kill the King & enthrone his son. Accused by Parliament of accepting bribes to release Orleans

Role range: 1337-1453

17 March 1450

Trial

Earl · Chief Adviser · London · House / House of Pole

Henry VI finds Suffolk guilty of non-capital crimes & banishes him for 5 yrs

1 May 1450

Death of William Pole

Earl · Chief Adviser · Dover · House / House of Pole

Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover

1 May 1450

Death of William Pole

Earl · Chief Adviser · Dover · Warfare / Hundred Years War

Death of William de la Pole, killed by sailors off Dover

Role range: 1337-1453

Records, sources and methodology

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