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Not as a whole. Certain kings probably were, though. Edward II's death was probably the result of torture, as it is almost certain that he was homosexual. It is believed that his wife (French, of course) ordered that after he was deposed in favour of his son, he should be put to death with no external injuries. The usual punishment for homosexuality in those days was the insertion of a red-hot Poker into the back passage, which would have that effect...
Some 150yrs later, Henry VI was deposed and murdered in Tower of London, possibly by torture, Barely 15yrs later, the 12yr old Edward V became the latest casualty in the war of succession between the royal Houses of York and Lancaster when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London - and was never seen again.
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How did the middle ages react to individuals who broke the law?
In the middle ages, if an individual broke the law, they could be tortured and excommunicated.
What was the name for the royal house or family of Scotland in the early ages?
The Stuarts were a Scottish royal family.
Why is Windsor castle famous?
Because the Queen of England and the Royal Family live there
What was the last royal house of the Middle Ages?
House of Tudor
What would a royal person of the middle ages wear?
clothing....
What is a housecarl?
a houscarl is a professional warrior and a royal body guard to his lord or king. they lived during the middle ages. a houscarl is a professional warrior and a royal body guard to his lord or king. they lived during the middle ages. a houscarl is a professional warrior and a royal body guard to his lord or king. they lived during the middle ages.
What was a knight's family life in the Middle Ages?
Knights.
Did the Royal Society lead to improvements in medieval understanding?
No. The Royal Sciety was founded during the Renaissance and had no impact of any kind on the middle ages.
In the Middle Ages Who worked for queens?
The women who lived and helped the queen were well-born women of families who were in political favor. Sometimes, they were relatives of the royal family or of servants (retainers) of past generations.
What is an average size family in the middle ages?
7 and a half people
Did serfs have last names?
No. In the Middle Ages many people did not have family names.
Who was the most famous patron family during the middle ages?
The House of Medici
