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wonder-worker · 1 year ago

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The duke of Clarence before-named, brother to king Edward (IV), had been fully reconciled to the king by the mediation of his sisters, the duchesses of Burgundy and Exeter (Margaret of York and Anne of York), of whom, the one without the kingdom, and the other within it, entreated the duke to make peace with his brother."

-Croyland Chronicle

#it's interesting because Cecily Neville is often given the credit for reconciling George to his brother by historians #but actually contemporary evidence doesn't emphasize her role at all; instead it highlights her daughters: Anne and especially Margaret #Cecily's one of the MANY people mentioned in the Arrivall - it's Margaret who's once again given a distinctive emphasis #and is often credited well by historians #but Anne of York is completely overlooked and it's extremely unfair #Croyland highlights ANNE not her mother. But historians opt for the opposite route #and it sucks because we KNOW Anne was very close to her brothers #she evidently chose her birth family over her husband #Edward's (in)famous indulgence of his siblings began with HER - not their brothers - and he was clearly supportive of her affair as well #George literally hosted her divorce trial #once again: it's really frustrating how the York sisters are given such less attention compared to their brothers #even Margaret - who's the most famous - is mainly known for her role in *Henry VII's* reign rather than her brothers'#Anne of York is given only scattered mentions...and Elizabeth is ignored entirely :/#margaret of york duchess of burgundy #anne of york duchess of exeter #george of Clarence #15th century #the wars of the roses #english history #my post #edward iv #queue

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