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15th-century English women

  • Anne HooAnne Hoo entered the world in 1424 as the sole child of Thomas Hoo, Baron Hoo and Hastings. Her mother was Elizabeth Wychingham, a union that produced only…
  • Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of WiltshireElizabeth Boleyn entered the world around 1480 within the wealthy Howard family. Her father was Sir Thomas Howard, who later became the 2nd Duke of Norfolk.
  • Elizabeth Cheney (1422–1473)Elizabeth Cheney entered the world in Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire during April 1422. Her father Lawrence Cheney served as High Sheriff of that county from…
  • Elizabeth of YorkElizabeth entered the world on the 11th of February 1466 at the Palace of Westminster. Her christening took place in Westminster Abbey, sponsored by her…
  • Elizabeth Tilney, Countess of SurreyElizabeth Tilney entered the world at Ashwellthorpe Hall before 1445. She was the only child of Sir Frederick Tilney and Elizabeth Cheney.