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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.
25 de feb. de 2013 · Learn about the life and marriage of Margaret of York, sister to two kings of England and wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Discover how she became a powerful and influential figure in Burgundian politics and culture.
Learn about Margaret of York, the youngest sister of Edward IV and Richard III, who married Charles Duke of Burgundy and supported Yorkist exiles and pretenders against Henry VII. Explore her life, patronage, correspondence, and legacy through sources and links.
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.
Learn about the life and legacy of Margaret of York, the younger sister of Edward IV and Richard III, who became Duchess of Burgundy by marrying Charles the Bold. Discover how she influenced the fate of her brothers, her stepchildren, and the House of York.
Learn about the life and marriage of Margaret of York, sister to two kings of England and wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. Discover how she became a powerful and influential figure in Burgundian politics and culture.
16 de ene. de 2019 · Margaret’s husband was killed at the Battle of Nancy on 5 January 1477 and was succeeded by his only legitimate child, Mary, now Duchess of Burgundy. Margaret was in a state of disbelief, but together with Mary, they were able to act swiftly to gain the support of the estates against the French invasion.
