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Cecily Neville (3 May 1415 – 31 May 1495) was an English noblewoman, the wife of Richard, Duke of York (1411–1460), and the mother of two kings of England—Edward IV and Richard III. Cecily Neville was known as "the Rose of Raby", because she was born at Raby Castle in Durham , and "Proud Cis", because of her pride and a temper that went with it, although she was also known for her piety .
Cicely (or Cecily) Neville, was one of the vast brood of children of Ralph Neville, Earl of Westmorland, by his second wife, Joan, daughter of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Cicely was born and brought up in the great Neville stronghold of Raby Castle, Durham.
Nov 2, 2020 · While Cecily's date of death is recorded as being on 24th August 1507, her place of death is also a mystery. On the one hand she's recorded as dying on the Isle of Wight and being buried at Quarr Abbey.
Jul 20, 2023 · On this day in history, 31 May 1495, Cecily Neville died within hours of signing her final will and testament at Berkhamsted Castle. She was buried at the Church of St Mary and All Saints in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, a location close to Cecily’s heart.
Apr 6, 2018 · The Yorkist matriarch then supported her son Richard in bypassing the claims of her grandsons who were declared illegitimate. With the death of Richard at the Battle of Bosworth in August 1485 Cecily retired from public life and took holy vows. Cecily died on 31 May 1495 having outlived all her sons and all but two of her daughters.
After her death, Cecily Neville was buried at the Church of St Mary and All Saints in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire. She was the last royal resident at Berkhamsted Castle, and her death marked the end of over 400 years of royal associations with Berkhamsted Castle.
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May 5, 2015 · Cecily Neville, duchess of York (born 3 May 1415) One recent biography of Cecily Neville is subtitled "mother of kings"--and, no doubt, Cecily Neville was the mother of two English kings, Edward IV and Richard III.
