An excellent piece by historian Leanda de Lisle. Why did Henry VII bury Elizabeth Woodville quietly? She requested to be buried without pomp but de Lisle argues that it was a custom among royals to request humble burials. Henry VII made a similar request but he received a magnificent and very pompous funeral. Elizabeth Woodvilles burial was quiet and humble and it attracted contemporary comments. People were not happy about so quiet burial of a Yorkist Queen Dowager.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:14:56 +0000
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