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Margaret of York (3 May 1446 – 23 November 1503), also known by marriage as Margaret of Burgundy, was Duchess of Burgundy as the third wife of Charles the Bold and acted as a protector of the Burgundian State after his death.
Jun 17, 2021 · Margaret of York did everything in her power to protect her family—but her devious scheming came at an absolutely brutal cost.
Mar 31, 2023 · Margaret of York's legacy is often overshadowed by that of her more famous brothers; Edward IV, Richard III, and even George, Duke of Clarence. But from star...
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Margaret of York, princess of England and duchess of Burgundy (1446-1503), is the central figure in this examination of the role and function of women within the power structures of fifteenth-century north-western Europe.
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Margaret of York was a duchess of Burgundy and a religious patron, born in 1446 to the Yorkist royal family. She married Charles the Bold in 1468 and became a devout and generous supporter of the Poor Clares and other religious institutions.
Nov 19, 2023 · **Join the YouTube channel for extra perks and episodes!!**Let's go on a fascinating exploration into the life of Margaret of York, a formidable figure in th...
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Feb 25, 2013 · Margaret of York, sister to two kings of England, made one of the most brilliant marriages of her century. When she became a childless widow, she managed to settle into a comfortable, wealthy life and to have a principal role in Burgundian government for her husband’s heirs until her death at the age of fifty seven.
