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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rosamund_CliffordRosamund Clifford - Wikipedia

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   Rosamund Clifford (before 1140 – c. 1176), often called "The Fair Rosamund" or "Rose of the World" (Latin: rosa mundi), was a medieval English noblewoman and mistress of Henry II, King of England, and she became famous in English folklore.

   • Died: c. 1176, Godstow Abbey, Godstow
   • Born: before 1140, Godstow Abbey, Godstow

   • Mother: Margaret
   • Father: Walter de Clifford

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3. historytheinterestingbits.com › 12 › fair-rosamund‘Fair Rosamund’ – History… the interesting bits!

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   Aug 12, 2017 · Fair Rosamund by John William Waterhouse. The story of Rosamund de Clifford is shrouded in more legends than most medieval lives. After Eleanor of Aquitaine, she is the woman most associated with Henry II, king of England. In historical fiction, she is the woman who claimed his heart and stole him away from his queen.

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   Aug 30, 2021 · Rosamund Clifford, known as “Fair Rosamund” and the “Rose of the World,” has become the Helen of Troy of medieval England. More legend than fact surrounds her, but one thing is certain. She was the true love of King Henry II of England.

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Rosamond-EnglishRosamond | Royal Favourite, Mistress & Beauty | Britannica

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Byname: The Fair Rosamond. Born: c. 1140. Died: c. 1176. Rosamond (born c. 1140—died c. 1176) was a mistress of Henry II of England. She was the subject of many legends and stories. Rosamond is believed to have been the daughter of Walter de Clifford of the family of Fitz-Ponce.

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7. www.encyclopedia.com › women › encyclopediasClifford, Rosamund (c. 1145–1176) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Clifford, Rosamund (c. 1145–1176) Mistress of King Henry II of England. Name variations: Rosamond; Rosamonde; "Fair Rosamund." Born around 1145 in Wales; died at Godstow convent, England, in 1176; believed to be the daughter of Sir Walter de Clifford, a Norman knight, of the family of Fitz-Ponce (evidence for paternity is only an entry made ...

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   Who was Rosamund Clifford?

   • Rosamund Clifford (before 1140 – c. 1176), often called "The Fair Rosamund" or "Rose of the World" ( Latin: rosa mundi ), was a medieval English noblewoman and mistress of Henry II, King of England, who became famous in English folklore .

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   Who painted Fair Rosamund?

   • Fair Rosamund, 1917 painting by John William Waterhouse depicting Rosamund looking out a window waiting for Henry II. Eleanor of Aquitaine lurks in the background staring at her rival. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) Eleanor of Aquitane was the Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right.

   Fair Rosamund: The Legend of Henry II’s True Love – Kat Devitt

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   Did Fair Rosamund die?

   • There is another version of the Fair Rosamund legend which may be closer to the truth. In this version after marrying Queen Eleanor, Fair Rosamund was forced to go into seclusion as a nun at Godstow Nunner y, near Wolvercote, where she died at around age 30.

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   Did Henry II love Rosamund Clifford?

   • One historian, Dr. Mike Ibeji, wrote an article for the BBC, asserting “there is also no doubt that the great love of his life was Rosamund Clifford.” This is evidenced in Henry II keeping Rosamund as a long-term mistress, paying for her tomb on her death, and providing an endowment to Godstow Abbey for the upkeep of said tomb.

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9. www.darkoxfordshire.co.uk › explore › rosamunds-wellFair Rosamund's Well at Woodstock | Dark Oxfordshire

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   Feb 26, 2021 · 26 February 2021 (Updated 9 September 2021) Ghosts & The Supernatural. Lady Rosamond de Clifford, also known as 'Fair Rosamund', was mistress to King Henry in the 12th Century. A labyrinth for King Henry's lover.

10. royalcentral.co.uk › features › history-blogsMystery surrounds whether a queen murdered her love rival

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    Apr 5, 2024 · 5th April 2024. The fate of one of medieval England’s most famous royal mistresses has fascinated historians for centuries. What really happened to The Fair Rosamund? Much of Rosamund...