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Cecily of York (20 March 1469 – 24 August 1507), also known as Cecelia, was the third daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville. Shortly after the death of her father and the usurpation of the throne by her uncle King Richard III, Cecily and her siblings were declared illegitimate.
- John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles
Princess Cecily of York was born on 20 March 1469 in...
- Cecily Neville, Duchess of York
Cecily Neville, Duchess of York. Cecily Neville (3 May 1415...
- John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles
Cecily of York was born in 1469 into the midst of the Wars of the Roses, a brutal civil conflict for the English throne. She survived multiple betrayals, exiles, and tragedies, but her legacy was erased by history.
Learn about Cecily Neville, the mother of Edward IV and Richard III, and the wife of Richard, Duke of York, who claimed the throne of England. Explore her family, her role in the Wars of the Roses, and her legacy in history and literature.
Jan 9, 2018 · Learn about the life and marriages of Cecily of York, the third daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. She was a Yorkist princess who became a Tudor in-law and a widow at thirty.
Oct 5, 2020 · Cecily of York was born in 1469 as the third daughter of King Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville. She had several betrothals, but none of them materialized, and she survived the turbulent reign of her uncle Richard III.
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Cecily of York (20 March 1469 – 24 August 1507), also known as Cecelia, was the third daughter of King Edward IV of England and his queen consort Elizabeth Woodville. Cecily in stained glass, probably 1482–83, formerly Canterbury Cathedral, now Burrell Collection.
