Medieval British Queens
Women who were queen consorts or ruling queens in medieval British history.
Matilda of Flanders
Matilda of Flanders biography - a profile of Matilda of Flanders, queen of England, married to William the Conqueror.
Matilda of Flanders biography - a profile of Matilda of Flanders, queen of England, married to William the Conqueror.
Adela of Louvain
Adela of Louvain biography - a profile of Adela of Louvain, second wife of Henry I of England
Adela of Louvain biography - a profile of Adela of Louvain, second wife of Henry I of England
Medieval British Queens
During the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the women who were queens or royal consorts, or otherwise ruled in the British isles, sometimes through their husbands, sons, brothers, and grandsons.
During the Middle Ages, men ruled -- except when women did. Here are a few of the women who were queens or royal consorts, or otherwise ruled in the British isles, sometimes through their husbands, sons, brothers, and grandsons.
The Women of Shakespeare's Richard III
A description of the women characters in Shakespeare's Richard III, including how their actual stories differ from Shakespeare's depiction.
A description of the women characters in Shakespeare's Richard III, including how their actual stories differ from Shakespeare's depiction.
Aethelflaed
Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, won battles with the Danes and even invaded Wales.
Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, won battles with the Danes and even invaded Wales.
Anne Neville
Anne Neville, daughter of the Duke of Warwick who was a key figure in the War of the Roses, first married the heir of the Lancaster branch of the Plantagenets, then married the brother of Yorkist king who himself became king Richard III. Her life was not quite what Shakespeare made it out to be.
Anne Neville, daughter of the Duke of Warwick who was a key figure in the War of the Roses, first married the heir of the Lancaster branch of the Plantagenets, then married the brother of Yorkist king who himself became king Richard III. Her life was not quite what Shakespeare made it out to be.
Aelfgifu
The first wife of Ethelred the Unready, she was the mother of Edmund II Ironside who briefly ruled England in a transitional time.
The first wife of Ethelred the Unready, she was the mother of Edmund II Ironside who briefly ruled England in a transitional time.
Aelfthryth
Information on Aelfthryth - queen - married to King Edgar the Peaceable and mother of Edward the Martyr and King Aethelred (Ethelred) II the Unready. A biography and carefully selected Net links for more information.
Information on Aelfthryth - queen - married to King Edgar the Peaceable and mother of Edward the Martyr and King Aethelred (Ethelred) II the Unready. A biography and carefully selected Net links for more information.
Aethelflaed
Daughter of Alfred the Great, she led the Mercian Army and helped build Mercia's defenses against the Danish invaders.
Daughter of Alfred the Great, she led the Mercian Army and helped build Mercia's defenses against the Danish invaders.
Berengaria of Navarre
A biography of Queen Berengaria, wife of Richard I of England. She has the distinction of being the only Queen of England never to set foot on England's soil.
A biography of Queen Berengaria, wife of Richard I of England. She has the distinction of being the only Queen of England never to set foot on England's soil.
Catherine of Valois Biography
A biographical profile of Catherine of Valois, a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of kings.
A biographical profile of Catherine of Valois, a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of kings.
Cecily Neville
Cecily Neville, whose husband unsuccessfully claimed the crown of England, was herself the mother of two kings of England.
Cecily Neville, whose husband unsuccessfully claimed the crown of England, was herself the mother of two kings of England.
Cecily Neville
Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, was mother to two kings of England, and wife to a would-be king. She plays a part in the politics of the War of the Roses.
Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, was mother to two kings of England, and wife to a would-be king. She plays a part in the politics of the War of the Roses.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of France and England through her two marriages and ruler of her own territories by right of birth, was one of the most powerful women of the world in the twelfth century. This profile highlights her key contributions.
Elizabeth of York
A biography of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
A biography of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Elizabeth of York
A profile of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
A profile of Elizabeth of York, Queen of England, whose marriage to Henry VII signaled the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.
Elizabeth of York Picture Gallery
A gallery of pictures, portraits, and other images of Elizabeth of York, queen of England.
A gallery of pictures, portraits, and other images of Elizabeth of York, queen of England.
Elizabeth Woodville
A profile of Elizabeth Woodville, including basic facts about her life and continued with a longer biography of Elizabeth Woodville.
A profile of Elizabeth Woodville, including basic facts about her life and continued with a longer biography of Elizabeth Woodville.
Elizabeth Woodville
Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England, wielded considerable influence and power. But some of the stories told about her may be pure propaganda.
Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England, wielded considerable influence and power. But some of the stories told about her may be pure propaganda.
Elizabeth Woodville Pictures
Pictures of Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England at the end of the War of Roses.
Pictures of Elizabeth Woodville, Queen of England at the end of the War of Roses.
Margaret of Anjou
A profile of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England who took an active part in her husband's administration and led the Lancastrians in the early years of the War of the Roses.
A profile of Margaret of Anjou, Queen of England who took an active part in her husband's administration and led the Lancastrians in the early years of the War of the Roses.
Saint Margaret of Scotland
A biographical profile of Margaret of Scotland, Saint Margaret, patroness of Scotland.
A biographical profile of Margaret of Scotland, Saint Margaret, patroness of Scotland.