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Mary of Woodstock
1279Mar, 11

Mary of Woodstock

Mary of Woodstock, daughter of Edward I of England
Mary of Woodstock (11 March 1278 – before 8 July 1332) was the seventh named daughter of Edward I of England and Eleanor of Castile. She was a nun at Amesbury Priory, but lived very comfortably thanks to a generous allowance from her parents. Despite a papal travel prohibition in 1303, she travelled widely around the country.

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