Kings' Daughters

Originally published in 1937, this book presents short biographies of seven important women who made charitable contributions to the University of Cambridge.

Janetta C. Sorley (Author)

9781107415980, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 July 2014

298 pages
20.3 x 13.3 x 1.7 cm, 0.34 kg

Originally published in 1937, this book presents short biographies of seven important women who made charitable contributions to the University of Cambridge and played an important role in the founding of several of its colleges. Sorley describes the lives of Eleanor of Castile, Elizabeth de Burgh, Marie de St Pol, Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth Wydville, Margaret Beaufort and Frances Sidney in elegant and readable prose, and demonstrates the power and influence that these women held and how they used it in the service of the University. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the role of women in the formation of the University of Cambridge.

Preface
1. Eleanor of Castille, Queen Consort of King Edward I of England
2. Elizabeth de Burgh, The Lady of Clare
3. Marie de St Pol, Countess of Pembroke
4. Margaret of Anjou, Queen Consort of King Henry VI of England
5. Elizabeth Wydville, Queen Consort of King Edward IV of England
6. An interlude and a portrait
7. Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and of Derby, mother of King Henry VII of England
8. Frances Sidney, Countess of Sussex
Pedigrees
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]