Why Was This Royal Duke DROWNED in Wine | George, Duke of Clarence

In this video, 'Why Was This Royal Duke DROWNED in Wine?' discover the story behind George Duke of Clarence, the brother of Edward IV and Richard III. He was ambitious, rebellious—and doomed. Convicted of treason, he was sentenced to death, but legend says he met his end drowning in a vat of Malmsey wine. Was this bizarre execution fact or fiction? And why did his own brother order his death? Join Kevin Hicks as he uncovers the betrayal, downfall, and mystery behind one of history’s strangest fates. If you'd like to support the channel more and help us continue making fun, fascinating videos, please check out our PATREON page for perks https://www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad OTHER LINKS: Website: https://historysquad.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historysquad Twitter: https://twitter.com/history_hicks IMAGE CREDITS: Young George Duke of Clarence © National Portrait Gallery Richard Duke of York Head @ Chronicle via Alamy Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick © Smith Archive via Alamy Isabel Neville © National Portrait Gallery Battle of Edgecote Moor © Painting by Graham Turner on postage stamp Death of Richard Neville © Chronicle via Alamy