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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.
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.
Jun 17, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Margaret of York, a daughter of Richard of York and Cecily Neville, and a sister of two kings of England. Discover how she survived family feuds, political intrigues, and a tragic marriage to become a powerful and influential duchess.
Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy (1446-1503), youngest of Richard III ’s surviving sisters. Her marriage to Charles Duke of Burgundy was a major cause of Edward IV ’s rift with the Earl of Warwick.
Dec 19, 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.
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.
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Margaret of York (10 April 1472 – 11 December 1472) was a namesake niece of Margaret of York, Duchess of Burgundy. She was the fifth child and fourth daughter of Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville.
