She probably lived in Brienne in her childhood, though little record of that part of her life survives. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The lord mayor, in an attempt to save his city, chose Jacquetta, Anne Neville, and the Lady Scales to represent the city and negotiate with the queen to get an assurance that the Scottish army would not be allowed to loot the city. The myth of Melusina was retold using online sources and a book on myths I have. 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). Jacquetta de Luxembourg (1415-1472) FamilySearch Elizabeth was fifteen and her husband was twenty. 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. [S91] #1531 The Coat of Arms, (Published by the Heraldry Society, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxon 1962-1963. The myth of Melusina tells the tale of the water goddess Melusina. Katherine had outlived three husbands already, and, as it turned out, would outlive John as well. She would live just long enough to see her family returned to glory. The King rode off with an army in May of 1450 to put down the rebels. Jacquetta spent her childhood in different castles, unaffected by the war raging on in the kingdom around her. 2 p. 83, 99, 119, 120, vol. The evidence was enough to execute the Duchess. Jacquetta's husband Richard was created Earl Rivers and appointed Lord High Treasurer in March 1466. Lord Rivers and Anthony joined the army while Jacquetta went to once again serve her mistress. [S23] Magna Carta Ancestry: A study in Colonial and Medieval Families, Richardson, Douglas, (Kimball G. Everingham, editor. Peter had succeeded . Jacquetta of Luxembourg was born in the year 1416 to Peter of Luxembourg and Margaret de Baux. Margaret made agreements with the Scots and returned to England with an army. Despite all this Jacquetta was not a free woman; upon the death of her husband she was now under the control of the King of England. Katherine (Neville) Hastings (abt.1435-bef.1504), 29 degrees from Pope Saint John Paul II Wojtyla, 12 degrees from Pope Urban VIII Barberini, 41 degrees from Pope Pius VII Chiaramonti, 15 degrees from Pope Victor II Dollnstein-Hirschberg, 21 degrees from Blessed Pope Innocent XI Odescalchi, 12 degrees from Pope Benedict XIII Orsini. [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. Unfortunately, none of Edwards IV sons reached manhood. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/jacquetta-of-luxembourg-3529655. 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? They would not remain here for long. Peters ancestors included King Henry III of England and his consort, Eleanor of Provence. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Jacques de Luxembourg (c.1426 - 1487) - Genealogy "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). When an English party went out to honor and receive the princess Jacquetta and Sir Richard were among them. Jacquetta of Luxembourg was the great-grandmother of King Henry VIII. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Warwick then had one of his close supporters accuse Jacquetta of using witchcraft in order to force Edward into marrying her daughter Elizabeth (below). Jacquetta of Luxembourg Timeline 1416-1472 | TheTimelineGeek Try again later. Margaret of Anjou - Wikipedia She died on May 30, 1472. Executed with his nephew Richard Grey by King Richard III. 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. They excluded Richard, the Duke of York, as well as other Yorkist supporters. Jacquetta received many gifts from the Queen, and in May of 1448 Richard was promoted to the title of baron. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jacquette De Luxembourg Woodville memorial. She was 57 years old.More information at this Wikipedia article about Jacquetta and many links to many in her family: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquetta_of_Luxembourg, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Being the widow of Henry Vs brother and aunt to the King, royal protocol gave Jacquetta the highest rank at court of any female except Henrys wife, Margaret of Anjou, to whom Jacquetta was related by marriage. While the Queen sent her ladies she also dispatched two bands of soldiers, confirming the citizens fears. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Jacquetta was not supposed to be able to exercise her dower rights if she married without royal permission. Birthdate: circa 1426. Married to John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford and Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers. 9 volumes. Thanks for your help! Another family connection of the Woodvilles through Jacquetta was with Brittany. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Instead, Richard, Duke of York, was made leader, and Margaret, along with her ladies, was ordered to Windsor. Ancestry, Siblings and Children of Elizabeth Woodville - ThoughtCo 2 p. 163. London: Scott, Clevelands, Walthamstow, 1876), FHL book Q 929.242 Sco84sk., p. 170. Antonio Sanseverino, Count of Marsico. Elizabeth's second marriage to Edward IV became a cause clbre. She then married Richard Woodville in 1435. Jacquetta was his eldest daughter. Soon after that, the couple returned to France, probably lived in Rouen at the castle there. Married Elizabeth de Scales, then married Mary Fitz-Lewis. During this battle John Grey, Elizabeths husband, perished. We have set your language to She returned to the kings favor, which had considerable advantages to the Woodville family. Bishop of Salisbury. ThoughtCo. For a start, some past queries do not seem to have been addressed. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Duchess of Bedford, died on May 30, 1472. With her husband dead she had two sons to take care of. Through her short-lived first marriage to the Duke of Bedford . Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 5621230. Theirs was a morganatic marriage, where one of the partners, most often the wife, was socially inferior. John Woodville (1444/45 - 12 Aug 1469). If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Having lost his wife to plague in 1432, he arranged to marry the seventeen-year-old Jacquetta, who was his social equal by her birth. Lady Diana's 13-Great Grandmother. The King was defeated. Though the cousins war was now over, a new war would ignite. "Henry VI: July 1433," in Parliament Rolls of Medieval England, ed. Biography: Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Duchess of Bedford and Countess Rivers - Adventures of a Tudor Nerd (Born around 1415/1416- Died May 30, 1472). Lewis, Jone Johnson. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Recently, one legacy has come to light. Jacquette de Luxembourg was born circa 1415 to Pierre I de St Pol (1390-1433) and Margherita de Baux (1394-1469) and died 30 May 1472 of unspecified causes. Husband: Sir Richard Woodville, a chamberlain in her first husbands household. Though Jacquetta would naturally have been curious about her new home she would have very little time to adjust. When the baby was presented to the King and put in his arms the King did not respond. Via her first marriage to King Henry V's brother, she became the Duchess of Bedford. I am now a freelance writer and historian. The husband of Jacquettas eldest daughter, Elizabeth Woodville, Sir John Grey, fought in the Second Battle of St. Albans with the Lancastrian army under the command of Margaret of Anjou. Jacquette de LUXEMBOURG. 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. The Visitation of Buckinghamshire of 1566 mentions the marriage of William Dormer of Wycombe (only later of Ascott House) to "Agnes, da. Please reset your password. But Henry was also a complex man: intelligent, boisterous, flamboyant, extravagant. Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Dowager Duchess of Bedford and Countess Rivers (1415 or 1416 - 30 May 1472) was a prominent, though often overlooked, figure in the Wars of the Roses. She was to marry Sir John Grey, a Lancaster loyalist. The two were married in secret within weeks of first meeting. While they were overjoyed at one marriage, their daughter, Elizabeth was now struggling. https://www.thoughtco.com/jacquetta-of-luxembourg-3529655 (accessed May 1, 2023). Lord Rivers and his sons turned over their swords and accepted a new King. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Having been friends with Margaret of Anjou for fifteen years Jacquetta was well aware that the queen would not give up her sons claim to the throne. During the journey, the couple fell in love and married in secret (before 23 March 1437), without seeking the king's permission. When Edward returned to England at the head of an army in April 1471, he entered London in triumph and Jacquetta and Elizabeth could leave sanctuary. Leave a message for others who see this profile. This may explain their support for the cause of the Duchy against France and the engagement of Edward V to Anne. Married first,at age 17, to Prince John of Lancaster, son of King Henry IV. Through her short-lived first marriage to the Duke of Bedford, brother of King Henry V, she . Her family has not come forward to say anything about her death. [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), pages 105,108, 111,124,125. [S250] #63 Archaeologia Cantiana: Being Transactions of the Kent Archaeological Society (1858-), (London: The Society, 1858-), FHL book 942.23 C4ka., vol. Lewis, Jone Johnson. 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. It was said that Jacquetta and Elizabeth trapped the King with witchcraft, and this rumor would haunt both for life. It is said he took a fright, complained of feeling sleepy, and went to bed early. Jacquetta and Sir Richard travelled to England and confessed to having been married in late 1436 or early 1437. 1726. People are trying to know about her death obituary. The story is set in 14356, after the death of her first husband, John, Duke of Bedford. [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]. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Philippa Gregorys novel, The Lady of the Rivers, focuses on Jacquetta, and she is a major figure in both Gregorys novel The White Queen and the 2013 television series by the same name. Shortly after Jacquetta's husband's execution by Warwick in 1469, Thomas Wake, a follower of Warwick, accused her of witchcraft. [1] Saint-Pol was the eldest son of Peter of Luxembourg and Margaret de Baux. Richard Woodville became Earl Rivers in 1446 and was appointed to the post of Constable of England. Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Dowager Duchess of Bedford and Countess Rivers (1415 or 1416 30 May 1472) was a prominent, though often overlooked, figure in the Wars of the Roses. Martha Woodville (1450 1500). However, following the emphatic Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Towton she sided closely with the House of York. When the kings party demanded they lay down their arms the Yorkist refused. Earl Rivers, son of Jacquetta, gives translation to Edward IV. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. When King Henry VI learned of the marriage he banished the couple from court and fined them 1000. Failed to delete memorial. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [S8] #44 Histoire de la maison royale de France anciens barons du royaume: et des grands officiers de la couronne (1726, reprint 1967-1968), Saint-Marie, Anselme de, (3rd edition. The English now faced the French Army yet again. The power struggle between Edward and Warwick continued and in September 1470, Edward was forced to flee to the Netherlands. Warwick and the Kings peace was short lived and Warwick invaded again. 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. She would give birth to ten more children, from 1443 until her last daughter in 1458. For Jacquetta, this was seen as a good match, but it would not override her daughters second marriage, which would change history. 11 p. 834. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Husband: John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford (1389 1435). 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. Daughter of Richard Wydeville KG and Jacquette (Luxembourg) Wydeville. Jacquetta would continue to be loyal to the Queen as leadership changed hands repeatedly. Episode 148 - The Life and Legacy of Jacquetta of Luxembourg with Becky Stockton - YouTube Natalie Grueninger speaks with Becky Stockton about the life and legacy of Jacquetta of. Jacquetta bore 14 children (all with her second husband) and withstood a trial or possibly two at court for witchcraft. Beheaded for treason against King Louis XI of France. The King was expected to marry a foreign princess for diplomatic advantages, not for love. Jacquetta and her family remained in the Abbey, where they were safe from arrest. He became enchanted with her when he met her in the forest and asked her hand in marriage, agreeing to not see her on Saturdays under any circumstance. Henry's death estimated the number at 72,000, or 2,000 per year during his reign. She was admitted to the prestigious Order of the Garter in 1434. Illuminated miniature depicting the marriage of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, Anciennes Chroniques dAngleterre by Jean de Wavrin, 15th century. The Duke was growing weaker and with the loss of his strongest ally he found it difficult to maintain English territories. Copyright Historic UK Ltd. Company Registered in England No. In addition to the connection to Henry VI by her first marriage, Jacquetta also had a connection to Henrys wife, Margaret of Anjou: her sister had married Margarets uncle. That Jacquettas male descendants were reproductive failures while her female line was reproductively successful does suggest that her legacy was to pass the Kell antigen to the Tudor line, ultimately causing its demise. Written by Michael Long. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I love reading. She returned to France several times in her first years of the second marriage, to fight for her dower rights there. When John's great-aunt died however he turned over Joan of Arc and she was burned at the stake for being a witch. He died of the Black Death in 1433. She was born half fay and half human. The couple had fallen in love and married without the King's permission. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 2020 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: Week 14: "Water" - Jacquetta of Luxembourg She survived to the 1490s. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Episode 148 - The Life and Legacy of Jacquetta of Luxembourg with Becky She married John, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389-1435) 1433 JL . Melusina, realizing her husband had broken his promise, departed from him. Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick who had been instrumental in Edward gaining the throne, stood to lose the most. The main argument against the marriage was a supposed precontract that Edward had made with another woman, but the witchcraft charge was inserted to show that Jacquetta had worked with Elizabeth to enchant Edward, Richards brother. 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. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. There is no certainty of this, however, whatever power willed the King to marry her daughter, Jacquetta was well aware of the powerful position her family had just been granted. She married John, Duke of Bedford, a younger son of Henry IV (Bolingbroke) and Mary de Bohun. The Duke, knowing he was being humiliated, gathered his followers. His victories at Barnet and Tewkesbury that year guaranteed the Yorkist kingship in England. 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. A year later, in the early summer, King Edward made his way north to recruit men. 2 p. 63-64. 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. Child of Jacquetta Woodville and John IX . Melusina was one of three daughters. London: J. Biography: Jacquetta of Luxembourg, Duchess of Bedford and Countess However it looked as if the Queen would be triumphant. Weve updated the security on the site. Edward won one more major battle, and the Lancaster forces surrendered. His older sister Jacqueline, better known as Jacquetta of Luxembourg, married . Dates vary over her first marriage at Throuanne (not Therouanne or Therouenne) and 20 April 1433 is perhaps closer than 22 April, though the difference hardly matters. 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. However, the antibodies she produces will cross the placenta and attack the fetus in subsequent pregnancies. She married John le Strange, 8th Baron Strange of Knockin (c1443-1479) 27 March 1450 JL . [1] She was a prominent, though often overlooked, figure in the Wars of the Roses. U.S. President [NIXON] 's 14-Great Grandmother. John of Lancaster died on September 15, 1435, in Rouen. III. She discovered her husbands library and his alchemy lab. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. She even outranked the Kings mother and was referred to as the Duchess of Bedford, retaining the title from her first marriage. Little wonder that the Woodville family were considered upstarts at court. Clearly, the Yorkist line was very fertile. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). ), 942 B2c., vol. Specifically: no burial records have been found, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111143241/jacquette-woodville. Marriage would be Jacquettas destiny. Henry was enraged and fined the couple 1000. [7] She arranged for her 20-year-old son, John, to marry the widowed and very rich Katherine Neville, Duchess of Norfolk, who was at least 45 years older than John. Jacquetta saw many things after this battle. Jacquetta was aware of this development, and been aware of the secret movements of the King. Daughter of Pierre I de Luxembourg, comte de Saint Pol and Margherita del Baux, Countess of Saint-Pol To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This introduction would later lead to a rumor that would result in grave accusations and actions. Married John Bromley. 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. Grafton Regis, South Northamptonshire Borough, Northamptonshire, England. His influence waned as the Woodvilles became more influential at court. 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. Add to your scrapbook. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. She now would be the Queens mother. Jacquetta retained the title for life of Duchess of Bedford, as it was a higher-ranking title than others she might later have been entitled to. When Henry VI was in his extended isolation due to his mental breakdown, and Edward IVs Yorkist army was at the gates of London in 1461, Jacquetta was asked to negotiate with Margaret of Anjou to keep the Yorkist army from vandalizing the city. Margaret and Jacquetta became friends immediately and Margaret chose Jacquetta to be one of her chief ladies-in-waiting. Please try again later. Lord Rivers and Jacquetta, along with their seventeen-year-old son Anthony were sent to reinforce the port of Sandwich. Even as the widow of Henry IVs brother, Jacquetta had, by protocol, a higher rank at court than any other royal women except the queen herself. Jacquetta and Richard arranged a marriage for their oldest daughter, Elizabeth. [S81] #242 [1831 edition] A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerages of England, Ireland, and Scotland, Extinct, Dormant, and in Abeyance (1831), Burke, John, (London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1831), FHL book 942 D22bg 1831; FHL microfilm 845,453 ite., p. 573. 3 p. 538. John, Duke of Bedford was the youngest son of King Henry IV. If Jacquetta also carried the Mcleod-Syndrome, unique to the Kell disorder, it also explains her great-grandson Henry VIIIs physical and personality changes in the 1530s; weight gain, paranoia and personality change are characteristic of Kell-Antigen/Mcleod -Syndrome. John was a royal duke, being the third son of King Henry IV of England and uncle of King Henry VI, whose wife Jacquetta would later befriend. She made their castle of Bock appear the morning after her wedding, as if by magic. In December of 1454 a miracle happened, the king woke up and was reinstated. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The Queen was unsatisfied and sent the ladies back to have the citizens proclaim Edward of York a traitor. After the release the Rivers returned to their home at Grafton and remained quiet. Count of Saint-Pol, was also the hereditary Count of Brienne from 1397 until his death in 1433. Married Anthony Grey. There is no record of them in 1460, when large purges of Lancaster loyalists were occurring. Jacquetta of Luxembourg - Historic UK For a baby to be heir he must be recognized by the King. Failed to report flower. [8] Jacquetta survived her husband by three years and died in 1472, at about 56 years of age. [S131] #1843 The Visitation of Shropshire, Taken in the Year 1623 (1889), Treswell, Robert (main author), (Publications of the Harleian Society: Visitations, volumes 28, 29. It is possible that she may have seen Joan of Arc. The men then left from there to make their way to Wales. The Woodvilles rose to great prominence and power, through Elizabeth's influence. Her brother Jean had arrested Joan of Arc. By middle age, the King suffered from chronic leg ulcers, fueling longstanding historical speculation that he suffered from type II diabetes. On April 22, 1433, Jaquetta was married to John, 1st Duke of Bedford. Jacquetta, and other royals, prepared for siege in the Tower of London. Anne Woodville (1439 1489). Thus it is unlikely that the K-antigen was present in his parents. 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. Jacquetta of Luxembourg | Characters from the books The King was besotted with the twenty-seven year old widow. Jacquetta was related to both King Henry and Queen Margaret by marriage. Chris Given-Wilson, Paul Brand, Seymour Phillips, Mark Ormrod, Geoffrey Martin, Anne Curry and Rosemary Horrox (Woodbridge: Boydell, 2005), British History Online, accessed June 12, 2022, Royal Ancestry. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. If found guilty Jacquetta would be burned at the stake as a witch. When stopping at Grafton he was met on the road by Elizabeth, who appealed for help in support of her claim for her dowry lands. The marriage was childless, and the Duke died on 15 September 1435 at Rouen. The King instructed Jacquetta to come to England and ordered Sir Richard Woodville, to arrange it.