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1 day ago · His nephew, Richard, the third and last Earl Rivers, in his will of 1491 mentioned the 'old inheritance' which he had of the hermitage, perhaps referring to the impending expiry of the term of 50 years created by Thomas Woodville in 1434, but made no gift towards the upkeep of the house.
2 days ago · Sir Thomas Grey, marquis Dorset, was eldest son of Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Richard Widville, or Woodville, earl Rivers, (afterwards married to king Edward IV.) and sister of the last-mentioned earl, by Sir John Grey.
3 days ago · - Richard of Gloucter gains Northern estates had of council of York, - forgives Clarence who is given Warwick's old estates,-Anthony Woodville the Queens brother now made Earl Rivers in charge of Ludlow council, - pardoned Clarence for rebellions,
4 days ago · Answer: The Earl Rivers Anthony was aligned to the Lancastrian cause, however he later switched sides. He was the eldest son of Richard Woodville, 1st Earl Rivers and Jacquetta of Luxembourg and inherited the title in 1469 when his father was executed on the orders of Henry VI.
2 days ago · Prince Edward was placed under the supervision of the queen's brother Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, a noted scholar. In a letter to Rivers, Edward IV set down precise conditions for the upbringing of his son and the management of the prince's household. He was to "arise every morning at a convenient hour, according to his age".
May 14, 2024 · Answer: her father Richard (Earl Rivers) and her brother John Warwick captured Richard and John attempting to flee to Wales. He accused them of treason and ordered their executions without a trial, chance of appeal or pardon. Richard died beside his beloved son. His last sight was his son's severed head!
4 days ago · After the battle of Blore Heath (Staffs.) in 1459, two of the Yorkist leaders, the earl of Salisbury's sons Thomas and John Neville, were imprisoned in Chester castle. (fn. 46) Despite such links between Chester and the house of Lancaster, in 1460 Richard, duke of York, granted the city's mayor, John Southworth, an annual pension of £10 for ...
