Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. She grew up with war between France and England raging around her. Married Henry Stafford, son of Humphrey Stafford and Margaret Beaufort (a paternal first cousin of the. The Duke was growing weaker and with the loss of his strongest ally he found it difficult to maintain English territories. III. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The King lost, his first defeat, and knowing his wifes family would now be in danger sent Richard Woodville and his son John to Grafton where Jacquetta already was. By middle age, the King suffered from chronic leg ulcers, fueling longstanding historical speculation that he suffered from type II diabetes. She was a prominent, though often overlooked, figure in the Wars of the Roses. Married Thomas Gray, then married Edward IV. Inside the Church of All Saints in the small Hertfordshire village of Kings Langley lays the tomb of a young woman whose bloodline flows through 600 years of English monarchy. However, Jacquetta and Richard fell in love, but Richard was a poor knight, far below Jacquetta in social status. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Eleanor Woodville (1452 - about 1512). They bought a home in Grafton, Northamptonshire. Jacquetta of Luxembourg was the eldest child of the French Count of St Pol; her family descended from Charlemagne and were cousins to the Holy Roman Emperor. Jacquetta (Luxembourg) Wydeville is managed by the England Project. When he died, on September 14, 1435, he made his wife his sole heir; leaving her all his lands except one estate, and his famous library. In the 2013 BBC One/Starz television series adaptation The White Queen, Jacquetta is portrayed by actress Janet McTeer.[15]. Year should not be greater than current year. The prosecution produced small lead figures as evidence that Jacquetta had used them to cast her marriage spell. Daughter of Pierre I de Luxembourg, comte de Saint Pol and Margherita del Baux, Countess of Saint-Pol A. Stargardt, c1978-1995 (v. 1-16) -- Frankfurt am Main: Vittorio Klostermann, c1998- Medieval Families bibliography #552. People are trying to know about her death obituary. PM Cameron's 15-Great Grandmother. based on information from your browser. Jacquetta would have no say in these events, but she would begin to understand the tense relationships between France and England and how war worked. He joined his wife, who left the tower, and an agreement was reached. With Elizabeths rise, Jacquetta rose as well. Douglas Richardson, 2013, Vol. So were those of other families that had been on the Lancastrian side, including Jacquettas daughter, Elizabeth, who was left a widow with two young boys. "Jacquetta of Luxembourg." Married John le Strange, son of Richard Le Strange and Elizabeth de Cobham. My specialist area is England in the 15th and 16th centuries. After a year the Duke needed to return to France and resume his duties. Bishop of Salisbury. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick who had been instrumental in Edward gaining the throne, stood to lose the most. Married April 22, 1433. And I can find no evidence for place of death or burial (no will has survived), so where does this info come from? Gregory uses Jacquetta's tenuous ties to Melusine and Joan of Arc to further her potential ties to witchcraft. He died two years later and the marriage was childless. The very large Woodville family benefited from their new status as relatives of the York king. Recent research on [[Luxembourg-30|Jacquetta Luxembourg]]? 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Was Jacquetta a Witch? The loss, though great, was ignored, as the English prepared for another attack. V page 424. Powerful Woman in the Time of the Wars of the Roses. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Nonetheless, they married secretly thus thwarting any plans King Henry may have had to marry her off to a wealthy English lord. [S5] #244 The History and Antiquities of the County of Northampton (1822-1841), Baker, George, (2 volumes. Shortly after Jacquetta's husband's execution by Warwick in 1469, Thomas Wake, a follower of Warwick, accused her of witchcraft. Jacquetta was the oldest child of her parents nine children; her uncle Louis, later to be a Bishop, was an ally of Englands King Henry VI in his claim to the crown of France. When she was 17 she married John of Lancaster, Henry V's brother. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Let us tell you, her death cause has not been revealed yet now. The safety of Englishmen in France was no longer guaranteed. The two were married in secret within weeks of first meeting. III p. 505-508, Royal Ancestry D. Richardson 2013 Vol. Through her short-lived first marriage to the Duke of Bedford, brother of King Henry V, she . The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images. However the Queens favoritism had an effect on her popularity; the people of England believed her an agent of France and her constant meddling in politics would have a negative effect on the royals. She returned to the kings favor, which had considerable advantages to the Woodville family. Some have alleged that Jacquetta arranged this encounter. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: Carolyn N. Gray-Yeaw With the growing unpopularity of the royals many people began to rise up and rebel. In charge of examining Joan of Arc in prison to determine if she had been raped. On 19 or 20 January 1470, Jacquetta went before the king's great council, where she accused Thomas Wake of being of a 'malicious disposition' toward her 'of long time continued, intending not only to hurt and impair her good name and fame, but also purpos [ing] the final destruction of her person'. Edward was brought to London a hero and proclaimed King. This historical novel tells a tale regarding her marriage to Sir Richard Woodville. They had no children AFter his death married second Earl Rivers Richard Woodville. London: Scott, Clevelands, Walthamstow, 1876), FHL book Q 929.242 Sco84sk., p. 170. Edwards father, Richard Duke of York had 13 children. He was followed however by another child, Anne, born in 1439. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/jacquetta-of-luxembourg-3529655. He died at the Second Battle of St Albans, leaving Elizabeth a widowed mother of two sons. Jacquetta journeyed back to Paris and returned in 1434 in time for the feast of Christmas. However it looked as if the Queen would be triumphant. Jacquette De Luxembourg Woodville BIRTH 1416 Luxembourg DEATH 30 May 1472 (aged 55-56) Grafton Regis, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England BURIAL Body lost or destroyed, Specifica Sources (14) Jacquette De Luxembourg Woodville, "Find A Grave Index" Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22 She was granted a widows pension in February 1436 on the condition that she did not marry without royal permission. Married William Herbert, son of William Herbert and Anne Devereux. Gaining an old man for a husband had its perks though. 11 p. 834. Her family has not come forward to say anything about her death. Jacquetta died the following year aged 56 and was buried at Grafton, though no record of her tomb survives. Children: Elizabeth Woodville(1437 1492). Earl Rivers, son of Jacquetta, gives translation to Edward IV. Only one Lewis, the second eldest, who was also the eldest son died in childhood, an unusually healthy record for the plague-ridden times. In Philippa Gregory's novel The White Queen Jacquetta is referred to as 'Jaquetta Rivers' but in fact and as was customary at the time, after her second marriage Jacquetta retained the title of her first husband and was always known as the Duchess of Bedford, this being a higher title to that of countess.Sir Richard Woodville, son of Sir Richard Wydevill who had served as the late Duke's chamberlain, was commissioned by Henry VI of England to bring the young widow to England. "Jacquetta of Luxembourg." Oxford: John Johnson, 1928), FHL book Q 929.242 W159w; FHL microfilm 1696491 it., vol. However, the antibodies she produces will cross the placenta and attack the fetus in subsequent pregnancies. Born about 1445 in Grafton, Northamptonshire, England. Where do the previously unknown date of birth, previously unknown place of birth, previously unknown place of her second marriage, and previously unknown place of death come from? Copyright Historic UK Ltd. Company Registered in England No. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Margaret of Anjou suggested she be made regent, but was refused. 28 p. 75. Lord Rivers and his sons turned over their swords and accepted a new King. Search above to list available cemeteries. Jacquetta and the heavily pregnant Queen Elizabeth sought sanctuary in Westminster Abbey. As the battle pressed on the Lancastrian army held the upper hand. of Sir Richard Woodvyle, Erle Ryvers" but does not say whether the father was the first or the third earl, who the mother was or whether Agnes was legitimate. Her own kidnapping would be a changing point for her life. The most infamous was the marriage of her 20-year-old son, John, to Katherine Neville, Duchess of Norfolk. Though the Lancastrians won, Grey was among the casualties of the battle. The King fled with Jacquettas son Anthony. Ancestor of Henry IV of France and Mary, Queen of Scots. Failed to delete memorial. The Woodvilles would benefit greatly from the royal attention paid on them. While the Queen sent her ladies she also dispatched two bands of soldiers, confirming the citizens fears. Eventually Jacquetta left the queen to attend her daughter, Elizabeth, as she gave birth to her first child. In 1470, one of Warwick's men formally accused Jacquetta of practicing witchcraft by making images of Warwick, Edward IV and his queen, likely part of the strategy to further destroy the Woodvilles. She now would be the Queens mother. Thibaud of Luxembourg, Count of Brienne, Bishop of Le Mans died on September 1, 1477. ", Deutsch,English, Espaol, Franais, Italiano, , Nederlands, , Svenska, , http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132424498. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Her brother Jean had arrested Joan of Arc. Within a few months, Elizabeth was married to the young King Edward IV. Jacquetta fled into the safety of Westminster Abbey with her pregnant daughter Elizabeth and Elizabeths three young daughters. Jacquetta of Luxembourg was the daughter of Pierre I de Luxembourg, the Count of Saint-Pol. There is a problem with your email/password. Through her short-lived first marriage to the Duke of Bedford, brother of King Henry V, she was firmly allied to the House of Lancaster. Similarly, Richard Woodville had 14 children with Jacquetta, suggesting that he was unlikely to be the source of the K-antigen. In 1470, one of Warwicks men formally accused Jacquetta of practicing witchcraft by making images of Warwick, Edward IV and his queen, likely part of the strategy to further destroy the Woodvilles. Margaret and Jacquetta became friends immediately and Margaret chose Jacquetta to be one of her chief ladies-in-waiting. There is no mention of witchcraft in this novel. Jacquetta was not supposed to be able to exercise her dower rights if she married without royal permission. Login to find your connection. Burial Details Unknown. Try again. When John's great-aunt died however he turned over Joan of Arc and she was burned at the stake for being a witch. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Queen's College, Cambridge. Elizabeth Woodville was one of 13 children born to Richard Woodville (later named Baron Rivers) and Jacquetta of Luxembourg, widow of Henry V's brother John, Duke of Bedford. Martha Woodville (1450 1500). The King, no doubt, had plans to arrange a marriage for the widow, but this would not be the case. Jacquetta of Luxembourg. Another family connection of the Woodvilles through Jacquetta was with Brittany. Jacquetta stayed with the queen in Westminster during this time while the king moved north. When the King returned he and the Queen waited only a couple of days before fleeing London. It was said that Jacquetta and Elizabeth trapped the King with witchcraft, and this rumor would haunt both for life. you did a better job than The Lady Of the Rivers on this outstanding medieval figure. Geni requires JavaScript! With this rise however, rumors spread. The Queen was reunited with her husband and the royal party, including Jacquetta, stayed at the Abbey of St. Albans. Edward then helped Jacquetta formally clear her name of witchcraft. More about Jacquetta's family is below the biography. [3] As was customary at the time, Jacquetta retained the title of her first husband after her second marriage and was always known as the Duchess of Bedford, this being a higher title than that of countess. His older sister Jacqueline, better known as Jacquetta of Luxembourg, married . ), 942 B2c., vol. In December of 1454 a miracle happened, the king woke up and was reinstated. Mother: Margaret of Baux (Margherita del Balzo), whose paternal ancestors were nobility of Naples, and whose mother, an Orsini, was a descendant of King John of England. A woman who is Kell-Antigen negative and a Kell-Antigen positive male will produce a healthy, Kell-Antigen positive child in a first pregnancy. Jacquetta was now nineteen, widowed, and rather well endowed. Elizabeth went to her parents at Grafton to seek help. She would defy convention by marrying for love and beneath her station in life. John, often known as Bedford, fought against the French to try to press Henrys claims to the French crown. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "Henry VI: January 1437," in Parliament Rolls of Medieval England, ed. 9 volumes. About Jacquetta Woodville, Baroness Strange. Child of Jacquetta Woodville and John IX . Marriage would be Jacquettas destiny. Jacquette de LUXEMBOURG. The Duke and Duchess would remain in London for over a year, during which time they would be gifted the Penhurst Place in Kent and news would come of the death of Jacquettas father. 3 p. 538. Browsing through the Plantagenets, came upon this profile, which probably could do with some attention. In 1438 Jacquetta gave birth to their first son, Lewis. She probably lived in Brienne in her childhood, though little record of that part of her life survives. Warwick then, with his allies, invaded England against his former ally. She survived to the 1490s. When his wife died in November 1432, John was deeply grieved and quick to arrange a new marriage. Jacquetta saw many things after this battle. He was attempting to befriend and reunite the divided nobility. Jacquetta received many gifts from the Queen, and in May of 1448 Richard was promoted to the title of baron. Warwicks captain, who was now part of a war against the King, came with 800 men one morning and landed at Sandwich, marching into the tow. Jacquetta of Luxembourg, also known as Jacquetta Woodville or Countess Rivers was one of the main characters in the Cousins' War series. Daughter of Pierre de Luxembourg and Margaret of Baux. Jacquetta and her husband received recognition for their loyalty. She died on May 30, 1472. This browser does not support getting your location. https://histfam.familysearch.org//getperson.php?personID=I469&tree= https://histfam.familysearch.org//getperson.php?personID=I318&tree= https://histfam.familysearch.org//getperson.php?personID=I123826&tr http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/printable/101258, http://www.thepeerage.com/p10197.htm#i101969. As a personal favourite, she also enjoyed special privileges and influence at court. John Woodville (1444/45 - 12 Aug 1469). Unfortunately, none of Edwards IV sons reached manhood. p. 160, Royal Ancestry D. Richardson 2013 Vol. Without a King, England was lost. By the mid-1440s, the Woodvilles were in a powerful position. ). Please reset your password. Hans van Goebel. Jacquetta and Richard Woodville had a happy and long marriage. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. If so, login to add it. 2 p. 320, 514, vol. While she was born about 1416, what is the authority for the month of July and the place of St Pol? This introduction would later lead to a rumor that would result in grave accusations and actions. Biography: Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Duchess of Bedford and Countess Rivers - Adventures of a Tudor Nerd (Born around 1415/1416- Died May 30, 1472). Jacquetta is a main character in Philippa Gregory's 2009 novel The White Queen, a fictionalized account of the life of her eldest daughter Elizabeth. Biography of Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England, Biography of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, Famous Mothers in History: Ancient Through Modern, Margaret Pole, Tudor Matriarch and Martyr, Catherine of Aragon - Early Life and First Marriage, M.Div., Meadville/Lombard Theological School. The king was only twelve years old and his palace was full of intrigue and royal games of power and control. They barred her from the city and Jacquetta left the city. Sister of Thibaut de Luxembourg, comte de Brienne; Louis de Luxembourg, comte de Saint Pol; Dirk de Luxemburg de Fiennes; Philippe Of de Luxembourg; Catherine de Luxembourg and 3 others; Valeran de Luxembourg; Isabella de Luxembourg and Jacques I de Luxembourg, seigneur de Richebourg less, "Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Countess Rivers (1415/1416 30 May 1472) was the eldest daughter of Peter I, Count of Saint-Pol, Conversano and Brienne and his wife Margaret de Baux (Margherita del Balzo of Andria). Two months after her wedding her husband swept her away to England to meet his nephew, the King of England. Grafton was the last time Jacquetta would have seen her husband. A year later, in the early summer, King Edward made his way north to recruit men. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Though she was meant to receive an income her mother-in-law had no intentions of allowing the young widow to live off of her. aka Jacqueline of LUXEMBURG. Jacquetta would remain with the queen for some time, emerging from the tower with her and following her to Windsor Castle, and later to Hertford. After the battle of Towton, won by the Yorkists, Jacquettas husband and her son Anthony, part of the losing side, were imprisoned in the Tower of London. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Thus it is unlikely that the K-antigen was present in his parents. ), vol. Jone Johnson Lewis is a women's history writer who has been involved with the women's movement since the late 1960s. Other experts have attributed Henry VIII's apparent mental instability. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Jacquetta and Richard arranged a marriage for their oldest daughter, Elizabeth. Married William Bourchier, son of Henry Bourchier and Isabel of Cambridge. Three years after the battle and the accession of Edward IV of England, Jacquetta's eldest daughter Elizabeth Woodville married him and became Queen consort of England. Written by Michael Long. Born: abt. Thanks for your help! I love reading. Neither her will nor her place of burial is known. commonly suggested as the cause of his poor healing, and may have also been present in Edward IV, his . Melusina was one of three daughters. This account has been disabled. The Earl of Warwick was unhappy with Edwards choice of a wife and married his own daughter to the Kings younger brother, George. Through her short-lived first marriage to the Duke of Bedford, brother of King Henry V, she was firmly allied to the House of Lancaster. Richard and Jacquetta lived in their manor house at Grafton Regis near Northampton producing fourteen children, the eldest, Elizabeth being born in 1437. Edwards mother, Cecily Neville, and his cousin, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick (known as the Kingmaker), were shocked when Edward secretly and suddenly married the young Lancastrian widow, Elizabeth Woodville, Jacquettas oldest daughter. Her daughter Elizabeth married King Edward IV.Husband Richard was illegally beheaded in 1469. She was born half fay and half human. A chronology of the major events during the Wars of the Roses between the Houses of Lancaster and York 1455 to 1485, King Henry VIII is best known for his six wives. Please try again later. B. Nichols and Son, 1822-1841), FHL book Q 942.55 H2bal; FHL microfilm 962,237 ite., vol. The Rivers were pardoned by the King. She bore Richard 16 children. Edward appointed her husband the treasurer of England and Earl Rivers. [1] He was the brother of Henry V of England and also regent of Henry VI, who was later overthrown by Jacquetta's future son-in-law, Edward IV.[2]. Jacquetta is a main character in Philippa Gregory 's 2009 novel The White Queen, a fictionalized account of the life of her eldest daughter Elizabeth. Henry was enraged and fined the couple 1000. He married before 1475 Joan (or Jane) Wydeville, daughter of Richard Wydeville, K.G., 1st Earl Rivers, Constable of England, Lord High Treasurer, by Jacquette, daughter of Pierre de Luxembourg, Count of Saint-Pol (in Artois) and Brienne (in Champagne). Try again later. Lionel Woodville (1446 - about 23 Jun 1484). It was in this journey that the war finally came to Jacquetta. Research by gene specialists indicates that Jacquetta was a carrier of the rare Kell-Antigen-Mcleod syndrome causing impaired fertility and psychotic behavioural changes in the male descendants of the family. The King was besotted with the twenty-seven year old widow. Jacquetta, with her new marriage, became the first lady of France, second only to the kings mother in England. The men then left from there to make their way to Wales. [S507] #2051 Memorials of the Family of Scott of Scot's-hall in the County of Kent, Scott, James Renat, (2 volumes. Their heads were displayed on the walls of Coventry. The Duke had been married previously, to Anne of Burgundy. Melusina bore him many children and he kept his promise, until one day his father and brothers began teasing him about his wifes strange behavior. She outranked all ladies at court with the exception of the queen. Edward and Elizabeth were restored to their throne. Captain Of The Wight. There was no money to pay them and they were given no orders. They were officially pardoned in October 1437, just in time for the birth of their first child Elizabeth. Complications were presented though. During the journey, Jacquetta and Richard fell in love and married in secret (before 23 March 1437), without seeking the king's permission. Meanwhile, Edwards brother George turned on his father-in-law Warwick and joined Edward when the invaded England. Jacquetta would share the magic of her ancestor and would be haunted for life with the sad song of impending death and doom to her house. Neither her will nor her place of burial is known. Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Countess Rivers (1415/1416 - 30 May 1472) was the eldest daughter of Peter I of Luxembourg, Count of Saint-Pol, Conversano and Brienne and his wife Margaret of Baux (Margherita del Balzo of Andria). The Rivers also stayed within their home when Richard, Duke of York, claimed the throne of England. London: [Harleian Society], 1889), FHL book 942 B4h volumes 28-29; FHL microfilm 162,., vol. Jacquetta, and other royals, prepared for siege in the Tower of London. In the novel, Jacquetta is portrayed as having indeed dabbled quite a bit in witchcraft, displaying what would seem to be actual power. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jacquetta_of_Luxembourg&oldid=1001652419, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_of_Lancaster,_1st_Duke_of_Bedford&oldid=1008816812, http://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/parliament-rolls-medieval/july-1433, http://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/parliament-rolls-medieval/january-1437, Luxembourg, Jaquetta de, Duchess of Bedford and Countess Rivers, John (John of Lancaster)', duke of Bedford, Woodville (Wydeville)', Richard, first Earl Rivers. After the release the Rivers returned to their home at Grafton and remained quiet. Elizabeth Woodville, The White Queen. Reprint Paris: Editions du Palais Royal, 1967-1968), FHL book 944 D5a; FHL microfilms 532,231-532,239., vol. The Visitation of Buckinghamshire of 1566 mentions the marriage of William Dormer of Wycombe (only later of Ascott House) to "Agnes, da. [S91] #1531 The Coat of Arms, (Published by the Heraldry Society, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxon 1962-1963. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Born in the Duchy of Lorraine into the House of Valois-Anjou, Margaret was the second eldest daughter of Ren, King of Naples, and Isabella, Duchess of Lorraine. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Lord Rivers and Anthony joined the army while Jacquetta went to once again serve her mistress. On Jacquetta's journey to England, she was escorted by Sir Richard Woodville, who was commissioned by Henry VI of England. She endured several sieges and fights between the Lancaster line and the Yorkist. Sir Richard. Katherine was the sister of Edward IVs mother, as well as an aunt of Warwick the Kingmaker, and at least 65 years old when she married John. Anthony, now nineteen, was married off by Jacquetta. Queen Elizabeth (Woodville), Jacquetta's daughter, stands behind the king. Children by both husbands. She is a former faculty member of the Humanist Institute. Five months later the Duke was married to seventeen year old Jacquetta, who was twenty-six years younger than her husband. Jacquetta le Strange formerly Woodville. Pingback: [ jacquetta of luxembourg ] Best Web Pages | (KoreanNetizen). PM Churchill's 13-Great Grandmother. The couple was official pardoned in October of 1437, just before the birth of their first child, Elizabeth. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). http://www.philippagregory.com/family-tree/jacquetta-of-luxembourg, Her first husband was John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jacquette De Luxembourg Woodville memorial. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Jacquetta of Luxembourg Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Countess Rivers (1415/16 - 30 May 1472) was the eldest daughter of Peter I of Luxembourg, Count of Saint-Pol, Conversano and Brienne, and his wife Margaret of Baux (Margherita del Balzo of Andria). Margaret made agreements with the Scots and returned to England with an army. [8] Jacquetta survived her husband by three years and died in 1472, at about 56 years of age. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters.