Truly enjoyed this podcast! Thank you...new sub! I agree with you that arguments about Phillipa Gregory can become tiresome. For me, I'm glad she wrote what she did because it encouraged me to learn more about so many strong women of that time--including Jacquetta. First, I love her name; how beautiful! Second, even if some details about her are exaggerated or overdone, Jacquetta still must have been a strong woman to have survived all that she did. She passed that strength on to her daughters and granddaughters as well. I find her to be very inspiring!
I am a descendant of Jacquetta through Elizabeth Woodville’s younger sister, also named Jacquetta. Her daughter married Thomas Stanley’s (Henry VII’s stepfather) son. It’s an interesting lineage that ended up in the U.S. with a Revolutionary War Captain and U.S. Congressman who married a Louisiana widow with a plantation still open today. My great great grandmother lived there during the Civil War because her uncle and father were off fighting. This past summer, I walked the Camino de Santiago and I found out Anthony Woodville did the pilgrimage (back then one basically started from home but the trails through Europe remain much the same). That was kind of neat to learn.
New to the channel, love the content, started binging the podcast. Medieval History is my guilty pleasure. Thanks Heather for the info, outstanding work. Great narrative and research. Jacquetta is one of those figures in the World Of The Roses whose story is too often overlooked, and chalked full of mistruths. She actually reminds somewhat of Margaret Beaufort, being able to change sides if needed. Facts are imperative when discussing topics like these, not flattery.
Fascinating lady. I would add that it’s unlikely Jaquetta would have been burned at the stake in England in the 1400s. Hanging was the official procedure, but most weren’t executed in the medieval period. Some ordeal or just being prayed for was more likely.
Fascinating lady and video . I would add that it’s unlikely Jaquetta would have been burned at the stake in England in the 1400s. But a witchcraft conviction would have been bad obviously
Through her mother Margarita del Balzo (Margaret of Baux) she was descended from Guy de Montfort-- grandson of king John of England. The Montfort brothers Simon junior and Guy murdered their cousin Henry d'Almain in a church in Italy and remained exiles in Italy for their crime. Guy married into southern Italian nobility (often of French origin) and it was from these that her mother Margarita del Balzo was descended. So she had some English royal blood after all!
jacqueta the dowager duchess of bedford. ancestor was Princess Alix of France (1150 - 1198) countess consort of Blois by marriage to Theobald V, Count of Blois. She served as regent of Blois during Theobald's absence from in 1190-1191, and during the minority of their son Louis from 1191 until 1197. She was the daughter of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine , consort of france and Louis VII Capet of France. Catherine of Luxembourg-Saint-Pol (died 1492), was a Duchess consort of Brittany, married to Arthur III, Duke of Brittany. sister to jacqueta..
Racquetball is really interesting. I agree that Phillipa Gregory puts a dark cloud on Margarte Beaufort ( because of the Princes in the Tower) & I really dislike her treatment of Catherine of Aragon(& her treating her as an outright lier about the circumstances of her marital months with Arthur). Gregory does seem to show a pattern if wanting to make devout Catholic women look bad.
Thankyou for this video. She is my great grandmother through her grandson Thomas Grey whose descendants eventually moved to America the first being the Dudley family. Mercy Dudley Woodbridge sister of poet Anne Bradstreet was my great grandmother many times back.
Where have you been all my life? I am a former Rennie ( artist and performer at Renaissance Faires ) and I would have worn a visible zipper on my costume for a podcast like this back then. As you know, a visible zipper could have got me excommunicated from the Rennies. lol. Carry on! It's brilliant to know that the younger generation of Renaissance scholars is still crowing "Hoo-rah!" for that rich historical era.
of the early period of HENRY VI of lancaster.. cardinal Henry Beaufort (c. 1375 - 1447) Bishop of Lincoln (1398), Bishop of Winchester (1404) and cardinal (1426). He served three times as Lord Chancellor ., often argued with his relatives... john duke of bedford * & Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, 1422 - 1429) jointly Lords Protector & regent for Henry VI (1421-1471); this complex period were queen catherine valois of france, remarrried owen tudor and also dowager duchess jacqueta also re married...
I have to say, I prefer History Callings (on youtube) narration of Jacquettas life, not to bash this one at all I liked it but HC really goes indept of this amazing woman’s troubles and intelligence.
And? How comment what you liked about his video since you're here? Common etiquette and decency. How would ot feel if it was your birthday and I commented on your social profile about my friends birthday and what i bought her and never said happy birthday to you? Just saying. Its plain rude to go around tellig Creators how much you like someone eles work.
@ Are you actually comparing personal posts with professional information? 😂 No one can win around people like you. People who watch these videos are interested in history and giving recommendations is the whole idea of community. I meant no offence.
The Wars of The Roses Women are so fascinating. Many incredible, intelligent and strong ladies ahead of their time in many ways. They played such prominent roles in shaping this period of tumultuous history. 🕯📖⚔️🌹❤️♀️👑♀️🤍🌹⚔️📖🕯
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Truly enjoyed this podcast! Thank you...new sub! I agree with you that arguments about Phillipa Gregory can become tiresome. For me, I'm glad she wrote what she did because it encouraged me to learn more about so many strong women of that time--including Jacquetta. First, I love her name; how beautiful! Second, even if some details about her are exaggerated or overdone, Jacquetta still must have been a strong woman to have survived all that she did. She passed that strength on to her daughters and granddaughters as well. I find her to be very inspiring!
I am a descendant of Jacquetta through Elizabeth Woodville’s younger sister, also named Jacquetta. Her daughter married Thomas Stanley’s (Henry VII’s stepfather) son. It’s an interesting lineage that ended up in the U.S. with a Revolutionary War Captain and U.S. Congressman who married a Louisiana widow with a plantation still open today. My great great grandmother lived there during the Civil War because her uncle and father were off fighting.
This past summer, I walked the Camino de Santiago and I found out Anthony Woodville did the pilgrimage (back then one basically started from home but the trails through Europe remain much the same). That was kind of neat to learn.
How cool! You must have interesting family members with that heritage.
Janet is my favorite actress. I just love her in this role. I love these movies. I'm addicted.
I've been reading Philippa Gregory since I was 15 years old obsessed with Tudor history because of her
New to the channel, love the content, started binging the podcast. Medieval History is my guilty pleasure. Thanks Heather for the info, outstanding work. Great narrative and research. Jacquetta is one of those figures in the World Of The Roses whose story is too often overlooked, and chalked full of mistruths. She actually reminds somewhat of Margaret Beaufort, being able to change sides if needed. Facts are imperative when discussing topics like these, not flattery.
Fascinating lady. I would add that it’s unlikely Jaquetta would have been burned at the stake in England in the 1400s. Hanging was the official procedure, but most weren’t executed in the medieval period. Some ordeal or just being prayed for was more likely.
Truly love everything you present...thorough and succinct..entertaining yet informative...great work ❤❤😊😊
Thanks!
Enjoyed this very much. Couldn't find the link to the book you recommended. I would like to read more about her.
Fascinating lady and video . I would add that it’s unlikely Jaquetta would have been burned at the stake in England in the 1400s. But a witchcraft conviction would have been bad obviously
Through her mother Margarita del Balzo (Margaret of Baux) she was descended from Guy de Montfort-- grandson of king John of England. The Montfort brothers Simon junior and Guy murdered their cousin Henry d'Almain in a church in Italy and remained exiles in Italy for their crime. Guy married into southern Italian nobility (often of French origin) and it was from these that her mother Margarita del Balzo was descended. So she had some English royal blood after all!
jacqueta the dowager duchess of bedford.
ancestor
was
Princess
Alix of France (1150 - 1198) countess consort of Blois by marriage to Theobald V, Count of Blois.
She served as regent of Blois during Theobald's absence from in 1190-1191, and during the minority of their son Louis from 1191 until 1197. She was the daughter of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine , consort of france and Louis VII Capet of France.
Catherine of Luxembourg-Saint-Pol (died 1492), was a Duchess consort of Brittany, married to Arthur III, Duke of Brittany. sister to jacqueta..
Thank you heather, very interesting woman 🙏🙏👵🇦🇺
Yesssssssssss!!!! I love the ladies in the ancestry of Henry VIII & his siblings.
I love the book "Royal Witches"!! It's really good!! 😍📚👑📖🕯✨️
Such an interesting character. Thank you
Racquetball is really interesting.
I agree that Phillipa Gregory puts a dark cloud on Margarte Beaufort ( because of the Princes in the Tower) & I really dislike her treatment of Catherine of Aragon(& her treating her as an outright lier about the circumstances of her marital months with Arthur).
Gregory does seem to show a pattern if wanting to make devout Catholic women look bad.
I get the same impression.
Thankyou for this video. She is my great grandmother through her grandson Thomas Grey whose descendants eventually moved to America the first being the Dudley family. Mercy Dudley Woodbridge sister of poet Anne Bradstreet was my great grandmother many times back.
I loved the reparte between Jaquetta and Duchess Cecily on The White Queen.
Where have you been all my life? I am a former Rennie ( artist and performer at Renaissance Faires ) and I would have worn a visible zipper on my costume for a podcast like this back then. As you know, a visible zipper could have got me excommunicated from the Rennies. lol. Carry on! It's brilliant to know that the younger generation of Renaissance scholars is still crowing "Hoo-rah!" for that rich historical era.
Oh Awesome ! 🎉
😂 The way you say "It kinda makes you cringe a lit-tle bit."
of the early period of HENRY VI of lancaster..
cardinal Henry Beaufort (c. 1375 - 1447) Bishop of Lincoln (1398), Bishop of Winchester (1404) and cardinal (1426).
He served three times as Lord Chancellor ., often argued with his relatives...
john duke of bedford * & Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, 1422 - 1429) jointly Lords Protector & regent for Henry VI (1421-1471);
this complex period were queen catherine valois of france, remarrried owen tudor and also dowager duchess jacqueta also re married...
Una mujer increible
Jaguetta was not a Tudor she came before the Tudors in the 1460's with Elizabeth Woodville and Edward the IV
Why are you not pronouncing the qu in her name?
Some claimed she was a witch
Catherine of Valois was far more responsible for the Tudors. Drat her French little heart.
This isn't really the renaisanance. Jaquetta is more the medieval period.
16th paternal Great Grandmother.
I like badgirl love stories.
Thank you for this.
I love being a descendant of the Woodvilles!!
I have to say, I prefer History Callings (on youtube) narration of
Jacquettas life, not to bash this one at all I liked it but HC really goes indept of this amazing woman’s troubles and intelligence.
And? How comment what you liked about his video since you're here? Common etiquette and decency.
How would ot feel if it was your birthday and I commented on your social profile about my friends birthday and what i bought her and never said happy birthday to you?
Just saying.
Its plain rude to go around tellig Creators how much you like someone eles work.
@ Are you actually comparing personal posts with professional information? 😂 No one can win around people like you. People who watch these videos are interested in history and giving recommendations is the whole idea of community. I meant no offence.
I am a descendant of Jacquetta through her Thomas Grey & Cecily Bonville descendants :)
ARE YOU OF NOBILITY THEN?
Fasinating. But witch's were hung more than burned honestly. Heretics were burned at the stake, aka Joan of Arc
Philippe Gregory writes fiction-the end.
Ya, but it is also based on history. I remember back in the day, when fiction wasn't. Writer's wrote anything about anybody
Historical fiction.
Traduzione agghiacciante!
The Wars of The Roses Women are so fascinating. Many incredible, intelligent and strong ladies ahead of their time in many ways. They played such prominent roles in shaping this period of tumultuous history.
🕯📖⚔️🌹❤️♀️👑♀️🤍🌹⚔️📖🕯